Originally Posted by
cosmiccomet
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.
Can anyone comment on the doors on RAF CH-47 "BN"? I seem to recall BN touching a river or stream and jettisoned her pilot and co-pilot doors. Were the doors liberated from one of the Argentine CH-47 for Bravo Novembers continued sterling service down south? Am I miss-remembering?