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A RAF Vulcan made an attempt to destroy the TPS-43 radar
of VCYA2, using Shrike anti-radar missiles. The results of
the attack were regarded as 'unquantifiable' by the British
Authorities.
Uganda entered Falkland Sound in daylight and proceeded to
Grantham Sound to continue embarking wounded from Ajax Bay.
The Bahia Paraisio, now an Argentine hospital ship was now
inside the TEZ, Commodore Clapp exercised his right of search.
The Lynxes of Arrow and Minerva found no 'contraband' and
received a friendly welcome, particularly from the Executive
Officer, who had done special training with the Royal Navy.
The assault helicopters were busy throughout the day, taking
the head quarters of 3 Cdo up to Teal Inlet and taking supplies
to the Marines and Paras on the northern flank.
The previous night, 17 Argentine troops had occupied Top
Malo House farm, located five miles South of Teal Inlet Settlement.
On the afternoon of the 31st, a Sea King took nineteen Marines
of the Arctic Warfare Cadre and dropped them within a mile
of their target. Captain R, Bell and his eighteen NCOs surprised
the Argentineans and drive them out to surrender. This was
the Marines only daylight engagement of the conflict.
The Argentine Air Force appeared in the Amphibious Operating
Area at dusk, but did not approach closer than six miles to
San Carlos Water.
HMS Alacrity, Ambuscade and Exeter detached from the Carrier
Battle Group, the type 21s to carry out bombardment missions
and the type 42 providing the missile trap.
UN Secretary General presented new peace plan.
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