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Key Falklands Commander dies

Sir John "Sandy" Woodward, the commander of the Royal Navy task force that retook the Falklands Islands in 1982, has died aged 81, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed.

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Sir 'Sandy' Woodward 'served with distinction'

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has paid tribute to the 'magnificent achievement' of Sir John Woodward in taking the Falklands during his career.

I am saddened by the news that Admiral Sir John 'Sandy' Woodward, has died and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Admiral Woodward served his country with distinction throughout his career, but he will be best remembered by many as the Navy's Fighting Admiral after he led the Royal Navy Task Force, sent by Margaret Thatcher, to re-take the Falkland Islands in 1982.

Following this magnificent achievement he served as the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff and went on before retirement to be the Flag Aide-de Camp to the Queen.

– Philip Hammond, Defence Secretary
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