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31st May 1982

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.