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Mexeflote landing vehicles, 1982
Colour transparency showing Mexeflote landing vehicles, 1982. From a collection of 366 slides collected by Lt Col David Dunn, Press Officer with 5th Infantry Brigade, South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982). Date: 1982
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1982 Atlantic Collected Dunn Falklands Infantry Landing Press Slides Transparency Vehicles
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1. Title: Mexeflote Landing Vehicles, 1982: A Pivotal Moment in the Falklands War This vibrant color transparency captures a significant moment during the Falklands War in 1982. The image showcases the Mexeflote, a unique amphibious landing craft, as it delivers essential military vehicles to the British forces. The Mexeflote, with its distinctive orange hull, is seen in full operation, gently touching the shoreline with its bow ramp lowered, allowing the vehicles to exit and continue their advance towards the interior of the Falkland Islands. The year was 1982, and the Falklands War had reached a critical juncture. The British forces, under the command of 5th Infantry Brigade, were making their way to retake the islands from Argentine forces. Lt Col David Dunn, the Press Officer for 5th Infantry Brigade, documented this crucial moment in the conflict, collecting this slide as part of a comprehensive collection of 366 images. The Mexeflote, with its innovative design, played a vital role in the amphibious assaults carried out by the British forces during the Falklands War. Its versatility and ability to transport vehicles and personnel over both water and land made it an invaluable asset in the campaign to reclaim the islands. This image offers a glimpse into the logistical challenges faced by the British forces during the Falklands War, as they worked to secure a strategic victory against the Argentine forces. The Mexeflote landing vehicles, with their cargo of military vehicles, represent the determination and resilience of the British forces in the face of adversity. This color transparency, part of Lt Col David Dunn's extensive collection, offers a unique and captivating perspective on the Falklands War, providing a visual testament to the courage and ingenuity of those involved.
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