Tag: British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)

Tuesday, January 21st 2025 - 15:32 UTC
Falklands, RAF Commander visits the Air Mobility Force at MPC

Royal Air Force Commander Air Wing, Gp Capt Andy McIntyre, recently undertook the 8000 mile journey to visit Mount Pleasant Complex, at British Falkland South Atlantic Islands.
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Monday, January 20th 2025 - 06:08 UTC
Falklands, ESPN films a documentary on the local football culture

The US international basic cable sports channel, ESPN, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was in the Falkland Islands with a crew to gather information on the local football culture. British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, and Falklands Football worked with the Walt Disney channel, ESPN
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Thursday, January 9th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
BFSAI's Royal Artillery bids farewell to Colonel Charlie Harmer, welcomes Colonel Paddy Farrell

The Regimental Headquarters Royal Artillery officially said goodbye to Colonel Charlie Harmer ADC today, as he steps into a new chapter of his career. Promoted to Brigadier, Colonel Harmer will assume the position of Commander of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) this summer.
Monday, December 30th 2024 - 10:40 UTC
Falklands, Commander BFSAI visits remote mountain radar stations

The Commander of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, with HQ at the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Complex, Brigadier Duff has been visiting the most isolated teams, such as remote mountain radar heads to wish them a Merry Christmas and offer his personal thanks in the form of a Christmas hamper.
Tuesday, December 10th 2024 - 22:36 UTC
Falklands, success of FIDF 3 Peaks Challenge; gold medal for Gurkhas

Last weekend, personnel from BFSAI, (British Forces South Atlantic Islands) took on The Falkland Islands 3 Peaks Challenge. Comprising of a 20km endurance race over Tumbledown, Two Sisters and Mount Longdon, over 250 competitors walked, 'TAB'd', or ran the stunning course.
Monday, November 4th 2024 - 12:17 UTC
Minister for the Armed Forces to visit the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced the upcoming visit of Luke Pollard MP, the UK Minister for the Armed Forces, highlighting the UK’s ongoing support for the Falklands’ security and self-determination. Pollard’s visit, which includes attending the Remembrance Sunday service, is expected to reinforce the enduring relationship between the Falkland Islands and the UK.
Monday, October 7th 2024 - 09:24 UTC
Falklands MPA toured by MoD Director of Overseas Bases

During a five-day visit, the UK Ministry of Defense Director Overseas Bases, Dr Sam Griffiths, toured the force elements deployed in the BFSAI (British Forces South Atlantic Islands) area of operations and gained an insight to the joint force operation at the Mount Pleasant Complex, MPC.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Falklands: FIRS, the supply link between UK and Mount Pleasant Complex

Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands has provided information on how the British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, are kept alert and ready for the defense of the Islands with regular shipments from the UK.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 07:31 UTC
Falklands Fidelis 2 emergency medical evacuation exercise

Each year there are about 5-7 aero-medical transfers of military and civilian patients from the Falkland Islands to South America onboard fixed wing military airframes stationed at BFSAI.
Monday, July 29th 2024 - 07:20 UTC
Argos Georgia company regrets tragic loss of lives, and thanks all who helped in rescue operation

Argos Froyanes, the company that owned the Argos Georgia released a statement in which it underlines that ”the tragic events of Monday the 22nd of July leading to the loss of thirteen of our Officers and Crew have been well documented and communicated by the Falkland Island Government.