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29th May 1982

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.