SAMA(82) - The Association for all holders of the South Atlantic Medal for Service during the Falklands War in 1982

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5th APRIL 1982 - LORD CARRINGTON RESIGNS

The Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington, and two junior ministers resigned taking the blame for the United Kingdoms lack of preparation. Lord Carrington said his departure would end the recriminations over the invasion and make it easier for the government to concentrate on recovering the Falklands.

Aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible sail from Portsmouth with other ships. Following a Defense Review Hermes was scheduled to be decommissioned in 1982. However on the outbreak of the war she was rapidly fitted out and became the flagship. Hermes carried Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers as well as RAF ground Attack Harriers. Members of the Special Air Service and Royal Marines sailed onboard.