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Nigel Ward Biography and Timeline

Follow Nigel Ward through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Nigel Ward, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1982

April 1982

Sea Harrier Squadron Command

Commander · Commanding Officer, 801 Naval Air Squadron · HMS Invincible · Warfare / Falklands War

Commands 801 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Invincible during the Falklands air campaign.

Role range: 1982-1982

1 May 1982

Mirage Air Combat

Commander · Commanding Officer, 801 Naval Air Squadron · Falkland Islands · Warfare / Falklands War

Leads Sea Harrier combat operations as British fighters engage Argentine aircraft on the opening day of major air attacks.

Role range: 1982-1982

21 May 1982

Pucara Shot Down

Commander · Commanding Officer, 801 Naval Air Squadron · East Falkland · Warfare / Falklands War

Shoots down Carlos Tomba's Pucara with cannon fire during the San Carlos fighting.

Role range: 1982-1982

1 June 1982

Hercules Interception

Commander · Commanding Officer, 801 Naval Air Squadron · North of Falkland Islands · Warfare / Falklands War

Intercepts and destroys an Argentine C-130 Hercules north of the islands.

Role range: 1982-1982

June 1982

Distinguished Service Cross

Commander · Commanding Officer, 801 Naval Air Squadron · South Atlantic · Warfare / Falklands War

Is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership and combat performance during the Sea Harrier campaign.

Role range: 1982-1982

Records, sources and methodology

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