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Sharkey Ward |
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Name : Sharkey Ward Awards : Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Cross |
Commander Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward DSC AFC. Born in Canada in 1943. Joined the fleet air arm in 1962. During the Falklands war, Commander Sharkey ward commanded the 801 Naval Air Squadron based on HMS Invincible during April to June 1982. Commander Sharkey Ward flew a total of 60 missions during the Falklands campaign and scored three air to air kills, as well as taking part in or witnessing the destruction of 10 aircraft. Commander Ward was also the leading night pilot and for his gallantry received the Distinguished Service Cross. After retiring form the Royal Navy he wrote the book "Sea Harrier over the Falklands, A Maverick at war". |
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  Airstrike over West Falklands by Robert Taylor. |
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No.801 Sqn FAA Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.801 Sqn FAA | No.801 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available. | |
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