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Major Chris Keeble began negotiations with the defenders
of Goose Green before dawn.
Argentine forces surrendered at Goose Green, up to 1,400
taken prisoner. Fewer than 700 British troops had taken the
position.
The advance on Port Stanley was going to plan.
RFA Sir Percivale returned to San Carlos Water, escorted
by HMS Minerva.
Sir Lancelot's bomb was finally dropped over the side.
At 1135 a pair of Argentine aircraft entered San Carlos Water
and were engaged by Rapiers.
Argentine Hercules transport aircraft dropped bombs on mv
British Wye, 400 miles north of South Georgia. No damage.
HMS Fearless met Antrim, 100 miles from the eastern edge
of the TEZ and transferred Major-General Moore, Brigadier
Wilson and their staffs. The LPD then headed for the Carrier
Battle Group, accompanied by Antrim.
All 67 wounded from 2 PARA survived and are flown to HMHS
Uganda.
Pope John Paul II begins long-scheduled visit to Britain.
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