![]() ![]() He served as deputy chief of the defence staff from 1985 and was made admiral in 1987.ĭavid Cameron said the UK was indebted to Adm Woodward for his role in ensuring freedom for Islanders. ![]() Their thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time”.Īdmiral Sir Sandy Woodward was commander of the carrier force sent by PM Margaret Thatcher in 1982 to retake the Falkland Islands that had been invaded by the Argentine military junta. They recall with gratitude the important part he played in the Liberation of the Islands from Argentine Forces in 1982. ![]() ![]() “The people and Government of the Falkland Islands were very saddened to hear of the death of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward. In a brief message Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly made public its condolences to the family and friends of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward who was commander of the carrier force sent to recover the Falklands invaded and occupied by Argentine forces. Sir Sandy Woodward supported the sinking of ARA Belgrano saying Britain never realised how close it came to losing the war (Pic: PA) ![]()
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