Summary May 25 1982, The Falklands War. HMS Coventry is on operations with HMS Broadsword. They are tasked with shooting down Argentinian jets. They face a low level attack from 4 fighters which leads to the loss of Coventry. Her main weapon system, the Sea Dart missile can't engage the targets as they are flying too low, and Broadsword's Sea Wolf Close in weapon system powers down at a crucial moment. Both ships are bombed and Coventry sinks in 20 minutes. However most of the crew, although badly injured manage to escape.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Jonathan Aris Stephen Bogaert Richard Vaughn Ashton Smith
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 23, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Alabama, USA
Production companies : Darlow Smithson Productions
Summary May 25 1982, The Falklands War. HMS Coventry is on operations with HMS Broadsword. They are tasked with shooting down Argentinian jets. They face a low level attack from 4 fighters which leads to the loss of Coventry. Her main weapon system, the Sea Dart missile can't engage the targets as they are flying too low, and Broadsword's Sea Wolf Close in weapon system powers down at a crucial moment. Both ships are bombed and Coventry sinks in 20 minutes. However most of the crew, although badly injured manage to escape.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 23, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Alabama, USA
Production companies : Darlow Smithson Productions
