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In 1982, the island played a most determining role in the British military operations, especially during the conflict surrounding the Falklands. It was the only usable base on the route to the south of the Atlantic Ocean. If it had not been there, it is most probable that the Argentinean flag would still be flying on the Falklands’ grounds. After the conflict, the Royal Air Force stayed back on the island, thus continuing to provide an essential link between the Falklands Islands and the external world.
In 1990, the observation post of the NASA is closed down. Another observatory station for the space rocket Ariane is constructed........
This is the 1990 bit that closed down. It was used in its later days as a scout camp.
Its not much but a bit of history to throw out there, shots taken by spamonkey......
In 1990, the observation post of the NASA is closed down. Another observatory station for the space rocket Ariane is constructed........
This is the 1990 bit that closed down. It was used in its later days as a scout camp.
Its not much but a bit of history to throw out there, shots taken by spamonkey......
