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Operation Sutton
Date21–23 May 1982
Location
San Carlos Water, Falkland Islands
Result British victory
Belligerents
Operation Sutton United Kingdom Operation Sutton Argentina
Commanders and leaders
United Kingdom Sandy Woodward
United Kingdom Julian Thompson
United Kingdom Michael Clapp
Argentina Ernesto Horacio Crespo
ArgentinaLt. Esteban
Strength
2 destroyers
6 frigates
Amphibious Task Force
Sea Harrier CAPs
50-60 fighters
62 ground troops
Casualties and losses
3 killed
1 captured
2 helicopters
1 RAF Harrier GR3
6 killed
8 captured

Operation Sutton was the code name for the British landings on the shores of San Carlos Water, at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near San Carlos on East Falkland.

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