Operation Keyhole
Operation Keyhole was a British special operation to recapture Thule Island in the South Sandwich Islands during the Falklands War. The operation took place from 19 to 20 June 1982.
| Operation Keyhole | |
|---|---|
| Part of Falklands War | |
South Sandwich Islands | |
| Type | Special operation |
| Location | |
| Objective | Recapture Thule Island |
| Date | 19–20 June 1982 |
| Executed by | 1 frigate 1 icebreaker 1 fleet tanker 6 helicopters 2 rifle troop units (from 42 Commando) |
| Outcome | Operational success |
| Casualties | 1 civilian and 9 Argentine military personnel captured |
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