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The Falklands Conflict 1982. The container ship 'Atlantic Conveyor' was converted for jet aircraft and helicopter support during the conflict. She sailed to the South Atlantic with Sea Harrier and Harrier jets, and Lynx, Chinook and Wessex helicopters. The jets transferred to aircraft carriers, but on 25 May 'Atlantic Conveyor' was hit by Argentinian Exocet missiles and she caught fire. Twelve men died. The ship was abandoned, along with ten helicopters, spares, ammunition and a large quantity of tents intended for land troops. This was a huge blow to the morale of the British forces. Here, Sea King helicopters from other ships rescue survivors.