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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 716

(x) Pair: Writer A. Aldred, Royal Navy, a member of No. 846 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm during the Falklands War and recipient of medals featuring a 20-year gap

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Awtr A Aldred D190089J 846 Sqdn); Jubilee 2002, mounted for wear good very fine (2)

In April 1982, No. 846 Naval Air Squadron embarked aboard the carrier HMS Hermes for operations around the Falkland Islands. During the course of the conflict their Sea King helicopters played a vital part in the campaign by flying over 2800 hours of missions, completing nearly 10,000 individual troop movements, and transporting more than 81,600 tons of supplies and freight.

Aldred later served on the staff of Captain 2nd Submarine Squadron, based in Plymouth, in which capacity he received the Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

Sold with box of issue for Jubilee Medal and typed research notes.

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Sold for
£500

Starting price
£320