Memories of the Falklands | Royal Navy

As we approach the climax of 40th anniversary commemorations of the Falklands war, we look at the legacy of conflict – through the eyes of two veterans.

Former aircrewman John Sheldon shared his memories of 1982 – including his role in the rescue of survivors from HMS Coventry.

And sailors from HMS Prince of Wales and RNAS Yeovilton were introduced to the poetry of Phil Ellison, a leading stoker aboard flagship HMS Hermes.

He wrote a book of powerful verse to exorcise the ghosts of 1982 and come to terms with his experiences.

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