In message , Alan Minyard
writes
On 31 May 2004 16:01:19 GMT, Alistair Gunn wrote:
[1] Though I believe they was a successful engagement with Sea Dart
against a target at 50 feet?
[2] Though, IRIC, the Type 42s (and HMS Bristol) where never deployed
into San Carlos Water.

I have often wondered why the Brits did not use manpads. Were they unavailable?

Blowpipe was used in respectable numbers, though it was more effective
against Pucaras than fast-movers. The SAS had some Stingers, which were
also used.

--
He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.
Julius Caesar I:2

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