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Old 24th Dec 2008, 09:03
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Kieron Kirk
 
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The COHA press release does make for interesting reading but contained plenty of speculation rather than real facts.

The assertion that the Exocet attack on HMS Sheffield was probably launched from the Argentine Navy carrier does not survive scrutiny.

On 4th May TWO Super Etendards took off from Rio Grande. Each a/c carried one Exocet missile and two external fuel tanks. Both Exocets were launched following mid-air refuelling from a tanker Hercules. The other Exocet is believed to have fallen into the sea near to HMS Yarmouth.

Not proven is the right verdict.

Ciarain.
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