Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (QM A R Roach RFA Engadine) very fine £340-£400

RFA Engadine, a helicopter support and aviation training ship, played a crucial operational and logistical role during Operation Corporate serving as a vital floating platform. Sailing from Devonport in May 1982 carrying four Westland Wessex helicopters and maintenance crews, she operated and refuelled helicopters directly from the conflict zone, proving essential support after the loss of the M.V. Atlantic Conveyor and remained anchored in San Carlos Water throughout the heaviest fighting. Naval Air Squadrons based from, and supported by her, assisted in the rescue and recovery operations following the bombings of R.F.A. Sir Galahad and R.F.A. Sir Tristram in Bluff Cove. She remained in theatre following the Argentinean surrender on 14 June 1982 and returned Home the following month.