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    Phil - we have Typhoon fighters (4, I believe) stationed on the Falklands and, while few in number, they are more than a match for the old and worn out Argentinian jets that would be operating at the extremes of their range. There is no way Argentina can invade without air superiority, plus the RN with a frigate based there and about 1000 troops, not to mention an (alleged) nuclear sub lurking, we present a far more formidable problem for them if they want to have a go. The airfield also enables a quick airlift of the quick response battalion to support them.

    As an ex RN matelo you will remember that we only ever had a platoon of Marines (about 40 men) stationed there up to the '82 war. When they did invade was when the platoons stationed there were being swapped so we actually had 80 men to defend the Islands and no aircraft.

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