Title

Argentines bomb US oil tanker

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:52

Description

Report on the Argentine bombing of the American oil tanker, Hercules, in the mistaken belief that it was part of the British task force. Ministry of Defence spokesman Ian McDonald gives a press conference. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ian McDonald

Keywords

Armed forces; UK; Missiles; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Ships; Wars (events); Maritime warfare; Hercules (ship)

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