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Shipwrecks
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By: DivSock
@ 2013-01-09 20:51:11]]>

Shipwrecks
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By: DivSock
@ 2013-01-09 20:51:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-42/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-42/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:51:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-42/ -51.69403000 -57.80306000

Bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-12 19:47:47]]>

Bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-12 19:47:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-2/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:47:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bunkers-2/ -51.82071900 -58.43560300

Argentinian war cemetery
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By: giove
@ 2011-06-13 08:03:23
The Argentine Military Cemetery, Spanish: Cementerio de Darwin (Darwin Cemetery), is a military cemetery on East Falkland that holds the remains of 237 Argentine combatants killed during the 1982 Falklands War ( Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas ). It is located west of the Darwin Settlement close to the location of the Battle of Goose Green.

After the conflict the United Kingdom offered to send the bodies back to Argentina, but Argentina refused, knowing that the remains would ensure a continuing Argentine presence on the islands.]]>

Argentinian war cemetery
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By: giove
@ 2011-06-13 08:03:23
The Argentine Military Cemetery, Spanish: Cementerio de Darwin (Darwin Cemetery), is a military cemetery on East Falkland that holds the remains of 237 Argentine combatants killed during the 1982 Falklands War ( Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas ). It is located west of the Darwin Settlement close to the location of the Battle of Goose Green.

After the conflict the United Kingdom offered to send the bodies back to Argentina, but Argentina refused, knowing that the remains would ensure a continuing Argentine presence on the islands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/argentinian-war-cemetery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/argentinian-war-cemetery/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:03:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/argentinian-war-cemetery/ -51.79655300 -58.94052400

Mount Usborne (highest point of the Falkland Islands)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-04-02 19:43:20
Mount Usborne Spanish: Cerro Alberdi is a mountain on East Falkland. At 705 metres (2,313 ft) above sea level, it is the highest point in the Falkland Islands.]]>

Mount Usborne (highest point of the Falkland Islands)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-04-02 19:43:20
Mount Usborne Spanish: Cerro Alberdi is a mountain on East Falkland. At 705 metres (2,313 ft) above sea level, it is the highest point in the Falkland Islands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-usborne-highest-point-of-the-falkland-islands/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-usborne-highest-point-of-the-falkland-islands/ Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:43:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-usborne-highest-point-of-the-falkland-islands/ -51.69724600 -58.83453400

Murrel Bridge battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-31 06:36:04
As the British pushed forward from their bridgehead at San Carlos they started to encounter the outer Argentine defences in the hills around Port Stanley. 3 Para took a northern rout and by the end of May had advanced to Estancia house. From there they sent out there specialist patrols from D company to scout out the enemies positions on Mount Longdon, their expected objective in the comming battles. There was a problem however that the journey from Estancia took several hours at each night and so a patrols base was set up at Murrel Bridge at about the halfway point.

On the Argentinian side it was soon realised that the units in the positions on the surrounding hills were illequiped in both training & moral to carry out their own patroling. Thus, the army commando units, normally used for deep-recce had to take on this roll. They were able to do so with some effect and in the early hours of the 7th June one such patrol was approaching Murrel Bridge.

After several successful nights in the area Sgt Addle's patrol had just arrived back at the bluff on the western bank of the river which they had been using as a base. Here they met up with a few others of the Patrols company & settled down for the night. Within a short space of time a sentry reported moving figures down near the bridge. The Paras opened up and a confused firefight developed in the darkness with smallarms, machinegun and LAW fire being exchanged. The Commando patrol was very aggreeive and before dawn broke had forced the Paras to withdraw, having to leave behind much of their equipment. The next night the paras returned in greater force but their equipment had gone. Patrols from then on had to be mounted from closer to their own lines.

The British claimed 5 Argentine casualties (none confermed) they suffered none themselves.]]>

Murrel Bridge battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-31 06:36:04
As the British pushed forward from their bridgehead at San Carlos they started to encounter the outer Argentine defences in the hills around Port Stanley. 3 Para took a northern rout and by the end of May had advanced to Estancia house. From there they sent out there specialist patrols from D company to scout out the enemies positions on Mount Longdon, their expected objective in the comming battles. There was a problem however that the journey from Estancia took several hours at each night and so a patrols base was set up at Murrel Bridge at about the halfway point.

On the Argentinian side it was soon realised that the units in the positions on the surrounding hills were illequiped in both training & moral to carry out their own patroling. Thus, the army commando units, normally used for deep-recce had to take on this roll. They were able to do so with some effect and in the early hours of the 7th June one such patrol was approaching Murrel Bridge.

After several successful nights in the area Sgt Addle's patrol had just arrived back at the bluff on the western bank of the river which they had been using as a base. Here they met up with a few others of the Patrols company & settled down for the night. Within a short space of time a sentry reported moving figures down near the bridge. The Paras opened up and a confused firefight developed in the darkness with smallarms, machinegun and LAW fire being exchanged. The Commando patrol was very aggreeive and before dawn broke had forced the Paras to withdraw, having to leave behind much of their equipment. The next night the paras returned in greater force but their equipment had gone. Patrols from then on had to be mounted from closer to their own lines.

The British claimed 5 Argentine casualties (none confermed) they suffered none themselves.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/murrel-bridge-battlefield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/murrel-bridge-battlefield/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:36:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/murrel-bridge-battlefield/ -51.66876600 -58.04003100

Moody Brook barracks
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-31 06:25:56
Moody Brook barracks. At 6:08 am the black clad Argentine Buzo Tactico forces launched a surprize ( House clearing ) attack on the barracks here at Moody Brook. The invaders simaltaniously kicked in all doors and windows before throwing in white phosphorus Grenades and following them up with long bursts of automatic fire. Fortunetly Major Mike Norman, commanding officer of the Falklands garrison known as Naval Party 8901 had earlier abandoned the barracks, and moved his 68 men to Government House to take up defensive positions there, and to protect the Governer : His Exellency Rex Hunt.]]>

Moody Brook barracks
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-31 06:25:56
Moody Brook barracks. At 6:08 am the black clad Argentine Buzo Tactico forces launched a surprize ( House clearing ) attack on the barracks here at Moody Brook. The invaders simaltaniously kicked in all doors and windows before throwing in white phosphorus Grenades and following them up with long bursts of automatic fire. Fortunetly Major Mike Norman, commanding officer of the Falklands garrison known as Naval Party 8901 had earlier abandoned the barracks, and moved his 68 men to Government House to take up defensive positions there, and to protect the Governer : His Exellency Rex Hunt.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moody-brook-barracks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moody-brook-barracks/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:25:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moody-brook-barracks/ -51.68665800 -57.92054400

Pebble Island airfield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:27:26
The Raid on Pebble Island took place on 14-15 May 1982 during the Falklands War. Pebble Island is part of the Falkland Islands.
During the night of the 14 May two Westland Sea King HC.Mk.4 helicopters of 846 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Commando Helicopter Force, departed with 45 members of D Squadron on board. The delivery point was some 6km (3.7 miles) from the airstrip on Pebble Island. Mountain Troop was tasked with the destruction of the Argentine aircraft, while the remaining personnel acted as a protection force, securing approaches to the airstrip, and forming an operational reserve. The raiding party unloaded over 100 L16 81mm Mortar bombs, explosive charges, and Rocket 66mm HEAT L1A1 Light Anti-tank Weapons to carry into the engagement zone from the helicopters, with each man in the raiding party carrying at least two mortar bombs. For small arms, M-16 rifles were used, some with underslung M203 grenade launchers......]]>

Pebble Island airfield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:27:26
The Raid on Pebble Island took place on 14-15 May 1982 during the Falklands War. Pebble Island is part of the Falkland Islands.
During the night of the 14 May two Westland Sea King HC.Mk.4 helicopters of 846 Naval Air Squadron, part of the Commando Helicopter Force, departed with 45 members of D Squadron on board. The delivery point was some 6km (3.7 miles) from the airstrip on Pebble Island. Mountain Troop was tasked with the destruction of the Argentine aircraft, while the remaining personnel acted as a protection force, securing approaches to the airstrip, and forming an operational reserve. The raiding party unloaded over 100 L16 81mm Mortar bombs, explosive charges, and Rocket 66mm HEAT L1A1 Light Anti-tank Weapons to carry into the engagement zone from the helicopters, with each man in the raiding party carrying at least two mortar bombs. For small arms, M-16 rifles were used, some with underslung M203 grenade launchers......]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pebble-island-airfield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pebble-island-airfield/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:27:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pebble-island-airfield/ -51.30311800 -59.60220300

Port San Carlos Landing beach
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:21:52
During the 1982 Falklands War, Operation Sutton was the British landings on the shores of San Carlos Water, at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near the San Carlos on East Falkland. During the night 3 Commando Brigade with attached units of the Parachute Regiment were landed from the liner SS Canberra and the LPD HMS Fearless. There was very limited enemy resistance. However, a small Argentinian army platoon managed to shoot down two British army Gazelle helicopters before retreating north.]]>

Port San Carlos Landing beach
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:21:52
During the 1982 Falklands War, Operation Sutton was the British landings on the shores of San Carlos Water, at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near the San Carlos on East Falkland. During the night 3 Commando Brigade with attached units of the Parachute Regiment were landed from the liner SS Canberra and the LPD HMS Fearless. There was very limited enemy resistance. However, a small Argentinian army platoon managed to shoot down two British army Gazelle helicopters before retreating north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-san-carlos-landing-beach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-san-carlos-landing-beach/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:21:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-san-carlos-landing-beach/ -51.58021700 -59.02447700

Goose Green Battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:16:55
The Battle of Goose Green (28–29 May 1982) was an engagement of the Falklands War between British and Argentine forces. Goose Green had little strategic value to the overall aim of recapturing the capital Stanley but, as it was a significant Argentine position and close to the beachhead at San Carlos, it could not be ignored.]]>

Goose Green Battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:16:55
The Battle of Goose Green (28–29 May 1982) was an engagement of the Falklands War between British and Argentine forces. Goose Green had little strategic value to the overall aim of recapturing the capital Stanley but, as it was a significant Argentine position and close to the beachhead at San Carlos, it could not be ignored.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goose-green-battlefield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goose-green-battlefield/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:16:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/goose-green-battlefield/ -51.82665400 -58.97426600

Mount Longdon Battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:12:45
The Battle of Mount Longdon was an engagement of the Falklands War between British and Argentine forces, which took place on 11/12 June 1982, resulting in a British victory.]]>

Mount Longdon Battlefield
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-22 13:12:45
The Battle of Mount Longdon was an engagement of the Falklands War between British and Argentine forces, which took place on 11/12 June 1982, resulting in a British victory.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-longdon-battlefield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-longdon-battlefield/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:12:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-longdon-battlefield/ -51.67093200 -57.97893000

Rapier missile site
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 10:45:48]]>

Rapier missile site
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 10:45:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rapier-missile-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rapier-missile-site/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:45:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rapier-missile-site/ -51.87623600 -58.45880400

Battle of Top Malo House - Falkland war
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By: giove
@ 2008-05-09 09:39:13
The Battle of Top Malo House was fought on the 31st May 1982 during the Falklands War, between 1st section Argentine Special Forces from 602 Commando Company and a patrol formed from staff and students of the British Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a training unit of the Royal Marines placed under Operational Control of 3 Commando Brigade for Operation Corporate.

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Battle of Top Malo House - Falkland war
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By: giove
@ 2008-05-09 09:39:13
The Battle of Top Malo House was fought on the 31st May 1982 during the Falklands War, between 1st section Argentine Special Forces from 602 Commando Company and a patrol formed from staff and students of the British Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a training unit of the Royal Marines placed under Operational Control of 3 Commando Brigade for Operation Corporate.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battle-of-top-malo-house-falkland-war/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battle-of-top-malo-house-falkland-war/ Fri, 09 May 2008 09:39:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battle-of-top-malo-house-falkland-war/ -51.63004900 -58.31998400

Airstrip
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-24 08:58:00
On West Falkland Island]]>

Airstrip
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-24 08:58:00
On West Falkland Island]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airstrip-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airstrip-1/ Thu, 24 May 2007 08:58:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airstrip-1/ -51.93389400 -60.06156900

Shipwrecks
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By: gamma
@ 2007-01-28 08:47:20]]>

Shipwrecks
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By: gamma
@ 2007-01-28 08:47:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-1/ Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:47:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwrecks-1/ -51.69114100 -57.85954000

Royal Navy ships at Falkland Islands
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:51:41
Royal Navy ships at Mount Pleasant port facility in the Falkland Islands. Royal Navy maintains a presence in the area with a frigate or destroyer in the South Atlantic and a patrol ship permanently close to the islands.]]>

Royal Navy ships at Falkland Islands
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:51:41
Royal Navy ships at Mount Pleasant port facility in the Falkland Islands. Royal Navy maintains a presence in the area with a frigate or destroyer in the South Atlantic and a patrol ship permanently close to the islands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-ships-at-falkland-islands/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-ships-at-falkland-islands/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:51:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-ships-at-falkland-islands/ -51.90134900 -58.43792600

Jhelum
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:29:38
Wreck of the British three masted wooden barque Jhelum built in Liverpool in 1849, she sailed mostly between Europe and South America. In August 1870 Jhelum arrived in Stanley harbour, distressed and leaking with a badly stored cargo of guano. Her crew had so little faith in the ship's ability to complete her voyage that they refused to put to sea in her again and in September Jhelum was pronounced unseaworthy. The ship was sold locally to Dean & Co. and scuttled to serve as a jetty head and workshop area. Jhelum is believed to be the last surviving vessel of her kind and is an important feature of the Stanley shoreline, but age and erosion combined with the hidden damage caused by the marine borers, gribble and teredo, has left the hulk in a poor condition. The Museum & National Trust is trying to raise funds for conservation work without which the hulk cannot be expected to survive for many more years.]]>

Jhelum
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:29:38
Wreck of the British three masted wooden barque Jhelum built in Liverpool in 1849, she sailed mostly between Europe and South America. In August 1870 Jhelum arrived in Stanley harbour, distressed and leaking with a badly stored cargo of guano. Her crew had so little faith in the ship's ability to complete her voyage that they refused to put to sea in her again and in September Jhelum was pronounced unseaworthy. The ship was sold locally to Dean & Co. and scuttled to serve as a jetty head and workshop area. Jhelum is believed to be the last surviving vessel of her kind and is an important feature of the Stanley shoreline, but age and erosion combined with the hidden damage caused by the marine borers, gribble and teredo, has left the hulk in a poor condition. The Museum & National Trust is trying to raise funds for conservation work without which the hulk cannot be expected to survive for many more years.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jhelum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jhelum/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:29:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jhelum/ -51.68974100 -57.87916300

Names of Royal Navy hydrographic survey ships
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:03:47
Names of Royal Navy hydrographic survey ships Barracouta, Beagle, Protector and Endurance painted on the rock on northern side of Stanley harbor, Falkland Islands.]]>

Names of Royal Navy hydrographic survey ships
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 15:03:47
Names of Royal Navy hydrographic survey ships Barracouta, Beagle, Protector and Endurance painted on the rock on northern side of Stanley harbor, Falkland Islands.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/names-of-royal-navy-hydrographic-survey-ships/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/names-of-royal-navy-hydrographic-survey-ships/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:03:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/names-of-royal-navy-hydrographic-survey-ships/ -51.68294700 -57.86061300

Stanley Airport (SFAL)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-26 14:19:12]]>

Stanley Airport (SFAL)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-26 14:19:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanley-airport-sfal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanley-airport-sfal/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:19:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stanley-airport-sfal/ -51.68708400 -57.77546900

Lady Elizabeth
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 14:16:08
This Iron ship was built in Sunderland, England in 1879. She came to grief of Cape Horn in 1913 in severe gales losing cargo and men overboard. Unfortunately she also hit a rock on approaching Berkeley Sound, East Falkland and was holed. Condemned as unfit for repair she was sold to the Falkland Islands Company and used as a warehouse moored at the east jetty in Stanley. Eventually she broke free from her moorings in 1936 and drifted to her current position at Whale Bone Cove. Picture here.]]>

Lady Elizabeth
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-26 14:16:08
This Iron ship was built in Sunderland, England in 1879. She came to grief of Cape Horn in 1913 in severe gales losing cargo and men overboard. Unfortunately she also hit a rock on approaching Berkeley Sound, East Falkland and was holed. Condemned as unfit for repair she was sold to the Falkland Islands Company and used as a warehouse moored at the east jetty in Stanley. Eventually she broke free from her moorings in 1936 and drifted to her current position at Whale Bone Cove. Picture here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lady-elizabeth/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lady-elizabeth/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:16:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lady-elizabeth/ -51.68873000 -57.80407200

Hercules C-130 at RAF Mount Pleasant Base (EGYP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-26 14:03:55
also use as civil airport]]>

Hercules C-130 at RAF Mount Pleasant Base (EGYP)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-26 14:03:55
also use as civil airport]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hercules-c-130-at-raf-mount-pleasant-base-egyp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hercules-c-130-at-raf-mount-pleasant-base-egyp/ Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:03:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hercules-c-130-at-raf-mount-pleasant-base-egyp/ -51.82038100 -58.45141800

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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By: psycho_roy
@ 2005-06-28 13:27:48
Isles]]>

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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By: psycho_roy
@ 2005-06-28 13:27:48
Isles]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falkland-islands-islas-malvinas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falkland-islands-islas-malvinas/ Tue, 28 Jun 2005 13:27:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/falkland-islands-islas-malvinas/ -51.83898900 -59.63928200