THE FALKLANDS - it was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never forget.
Now a man who was there, Simon Weston CBE, is to return to Worcester to tell a local audience how it was, and how life has been for him since.
A spokesman said: "In April 1982 Argentina invaded
the Falklands Islands with the aim of recapturing them.
The islands, which had been controlled by Great Britain for
nearly 150 years, became a battle ground and the UK
government were quick to defend both the islands and it's
inhabitants.
"What was to follow saw the deaths of 655 Argentinian
Soldiers and 255 British Serviceman."
Amongst those who were sent to the conflict was Simon
Weston CBE.
The spokesman added: "In one of the most horrific moments of the conflict the RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two Argentinian planes; aboard at the time was Simon, and it was an event which would change his life forever."
Eventually, and against the odds, Simon escaped the
burning and buckled ship, but only after suffering 46 per cent burns
to his body."
Now, after his 2015 Sell Out UK tour, Simon returns to the stage, and Worcester, to continue sharing his story at The Swan Theatre on Friday February 10.
Tickets on, 01905 611427.
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