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Old 24th May 2021, 19:58
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Originally Posted by ShyTorque
Had our Pumas been deployed to the FI, as was originally planned, things might have been rather chaotic with regard to which side they actually belonged to.
Boeing Vertol CH-47C Chinooks were operating on both sides during the conflict. Argentine Air Force had two Chinook operating until June 1st. Those were flown back to the continent and survive the war.
The Argentine Army operated another two CH-47C. One of them was destroyed by a BAE Sea Harrier FRS1 on June 21st. The remainder was not fully operational for the rest of the war. It was suffering engine problems, and it was taken by the British after the Argentine surrender.
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