![]() ![]() He said: “Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward will always be remembered for his powerful and clear command of the Royal Navy Task Force that retook the Falkland Islands in 1982. “Following this magnificent achievement he served as the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff and went on before retirement to be the Flag Aide-de Camp to the Queen.”įirst Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas said Admiral Woodward was highly regarded and widely respected in the military. Admiral Woodward served his country with distinction throughout his career, but he will be best remembered by many as the Navy's Fighting Admiral after he led the Royal Navy Task Force, sent by Margaret Thatcher, to re-take the Falkland Islands in 1982. Mr Hammond said: “I am saddened by the news that Admiral Sir John ‘Sandy’ Woodward, has died and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. ![]() ![]() Sir John “Sandy” Woodward, the commander of the Royal Navy task force that retook the Falklands Islands in 1982, has died aged 81 after a long illness.ĭefence Secretary Philip Hammond commended Admiral Woodward on his “magnificent achievement” and said he would be remembered by many as the Navy’s “fighting admiral”. ![]()
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