Description
A Sea King helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron is first to lift off survivors after the Atlantic Conveyor was hit by an Exocet missile during the Falklands War, 25th May, 1982.
With its origins dating back prior to the outbreak of WWII, 820 Naval Air Squadron played a significant role during the Falklands War from 1982 and flew over 4700 hours during the conflict.
Each print is individually signed by the artist and the Commanding Officer of the Squadron:
Lt Commander RALPH WYKES-SNEYD DFC
Lt Commander Wykes- Sneyd commanded 820 Naval Air Sqn with flair and distinction. During the Falkland Island crisis, the unit flew for 64 days out of 66 on a continuous 24-hour basis, mainly inside the Total Exclusion Zone, at night and in poor weather or in fog. Throughout this exceptionally protracted marathon effort the serviceability of the Squadron was exceptional with barely a sortie missed. During this period, in which his Squadron flew over 1400 sorties, he showed outstanding leadership, drive and professionalism. His own flying skills were exceptional, setting a standard which inspired equally fine achievements from his Squadron. Lieutenant Commander Wykes-Sneyd’s personal qualities of cool determination and resolution in preventing submarine attack, together with the remarkable record of his Squadron, mark him out as an outstanding Squadron Commanding Officer under the most testing conditions.
LONDON GAZETTE, 8th Oct 1982 – at the award of his DFC
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