Posted on 02/02/2009 6:02:42 PM PST by naturalman1975
PRINCE William's military deployment to the Falkland Islands has reignited the row over the archipelago's sovereignty.
"This circumstance only serves to once again highlight Britain's ongoing military presence in land and sea areas that are part of the Argentine Republic's national territories," an aide to Foreign Minister Jorge Taina said today.
Argentina claims ownership of the islands it calls the Malvinas.
Prince William will be sent to the Falklands by the Royal Air Force to serve as a search and rescue pilot for a period of three months, Britain's Daily Telegraph reports.
He completes his 18-month RAF course later this year.
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The British Empire is down to 4 islands, The Rock and Northern Ireland.
Here we go again! Unfortunately, the RN is a shadow of it’s former self.
Argentines are worse scammers than the Nigerians, they only do it with a latino accent. They truly believe that they are entitled to whatever is closest to them, including little things like...oh say...Uruguay and Paraguay.
The Brits could never again pull off what they managed in 1983. That Navy is gone.
A lot more than 4 Islands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_overseas_territories#Current_Overseas_Territories
Why is it that none of the male royals is ever put in the jet pipeline? Much less risky than being in choppers or an armoured unit. And good to see you old man.
I’d think the investment in training time wouldn’t be worth the time actually spent on duty. It would take a slot from a pilot who would actually make a career out of it.
Do you think jets are safer than helos and armor? I wouldn’t say that.
I don’t think today’s RN could come back. The 1983 navy is gone.
It’s not the ships. It’s the men.
I sincerely doubt it would take the Royal Navy to defeat whatever the Argentines could muster to throw at the Faulklands.
I’m sure the Argentine navy ain’t what it was in ‘83 either—and could easily be dispatched by a couple cruise missiles....
“‘Scuse me professah, what fawkin’ islands you talkin’ about?”
I don't know about that but I do know that the British Empire was the greatest force for good the world has ever known. It was the largest empire and at its height controlled one fourth of the world's population and land area. The decline of the British Empire may be a good thing in politically correct circles but the world is still a poorer place without the British Empire.
In 1820 Argentina claims the islands as heir to Spanish claims.
1823: President Monroe proclaims that the New World was no longer to be subject to new colonization by the European powers.
1833: Britain takes control of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).
1895: President Cleveland considers a territorial dispute between Britain and Venezuela to be covered by the Monroe Doctrine.
1982: Argentina captures the islands by force, and loses them again a couple of months later--the US sides with the UK.
Maybe 149 years is too long a period to let one's claims go unenforced.
The RN has lost its ability to project power in a meaningful way. Sure, Argentina might also be weaker, but other threats will emerge, and Britain will be forced to kowtow or turn tail.
True, you can get things up your tailpipe that will give you a heluva surprise.
I've had Argentine employees for the past seven years, and they are some of the finest and most professional people I've had the privilege to be associated with. We in the US could learn a thing or two or three from the wonderful people of Argentina.
I have no doubt that scumbags can be found everywhere, but your generalization does a grave injustice to some very decent people.
The Prince of Wales qualified as a jet fighter pilot.
If the sub-editor meant "fury connected with the Falklands situation" then the apostrophe should not have been used.
It's "Falklands-Fury" not "Fury of the Falklands"
They make some really nice Malbecs as well - another point in their favor. That whole “Malvinas” thing - not so much.
She is one fine lady.
It has been done in the past - the Prince of Wales qualified as a F4 Phantom pilot. Yes, it does take a slot away from another person, but it is considered of real value for the future Commander-In-Chief of British (and a lot of Commonwealth) forces as well to understand as much of the military as possible.
In William’s case, he is actually seriously contemplating having a long term military career. And S&R is where he wants to be. He wants a real job and he’s aware the chances of being sent into combat is minimal, so he’s looking at other areas where he will be allowed to make a real contribution.
Man, I get tired of these second-rate nobodies' spitting in Superman's face and thinking they got away with it because he's too busy to crush them like stale turds.
Come think of it
Is Argentina tick off with US because we give props to Maggie Thatcher govt I think I read somewhere
Do you have a reference on that?
The sun(son) has long since set on the British Empire!
The wings are about the only thing he's wearing there that he's genuinely earned in the normal fashion and he's proud of them.
That's a long time to hold a grudge if it's true.
The Prince of Wales praises the RAF on the occasion of its 90th anniversary at RAF Cranwell
The Prince, who trained at the station and earned his RAF wings in 1971, made his comments at the base's prestigious College Hall.
HRH The Prince of Wales: An exhibition to celebrate his Sixtieth Birthday
In 1971 he learnt to fly jet aircraft and obtained his RAF wings at RAF Cranwell. The exhibition includes His Royal Highness’s Flying Log Book and a photograph showing The Prince on a solo flight with his flying instructor Squadron Leader (now Sir Richard) Johns.
Very long time Berry
US President preside that is dead
Maggie may suffering from demetria or Alzehrmir and Argentina still tick off
For starters, the hugely boosted garrison there would never be overrun, so an assault by the Argentines would be a miserable failure.
We’d cut them to ribbons on the beach.
And I do not agree that the RN could not do what they did in 1982. Yes, there have been stupid cuts, but the ships are better equipped, both for such a journey and in the weapons sense.
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