Ministry of Defence, Central Staff files
Falklands: CTG 317.1 signal to CTF 317 (?0040Z) ("For CINC from CLF") [clear weather, but no air attacks; well established at Bluff Cove] [declassified Oct 2017]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | DEFE68/630 f11 |
| Editorial comments: | Timing unclear from signal. SCOT transmission details suggest 0040Z. CTF 317 = Admiral Fieldhouse, CINCFLEET; CTG 317.1 - Major General Moore (Commander Land Forces Falkland Islands - CLFFI or CLF); CTG 317.8 = Rear Admiral Woodward; CTG 317.0 = Commander Michael Clapp (COMAW); CTG 317.1.1 = Brigadier Julian Thompson (commanding 3 Commando Brigade),CTG 317.1.2 = Brigadier Tony Wilson (commanding 5 Brigade). CTF 317 also used on occasion by Land Deputy CINCFLEET = General Trant. The command structure for Operation Corporate can be seen here. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | Defence (Falklands) |
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