30 years ago, the Governor Rex Hunt sent out a message on
the evening of April 1st, to tell the FIDF that they were needed,
and that they should report for duty immediately. Every man left his family,
and went to fight, not knowing what he would face or how many Argentines were
on or approaching the island. Stories of
bravery from the men and women of the islands are retold; two men left alone
with a machine gun to defend the run into Stanley, women with tiny babies
facing an uncertain night alone.
Each year since the Conflict, the FIDF have become better
equipped and better trained, and on the anniversary of their mobilisation, they
hold a church service and parade through Stanley. The Governor and Bill march
about, all shiny shoes and feathers fluttering (Governor big feathers, Bill
small feathers). Very impressive in the sunshine. Hoorah
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