Falklands heroes mark conflict

Hundreds of veterans have gathered to remember the Falklands conflict, marking the 25th anniversary of the campaign.

A major televised event featured the recollections of servicemen and their families who commemorated those who had fought and died in the battle to liberate the South Atlantic islands from Argentina.

The hour-long event began with a 'muster' of servicemen watched by hundreds of spectators who filled the stands of Horse Guards Parade in central London.

Falklands veterans from the Navy, RAF, Army and Royal Marines - and their modern day counterparts - marched into the square.

Leading the groups and representing the different contingencies, were four men who had all seen service during the 1982 conflict.

The Duke of York, a veteran of the campaign himself, was among invited guests at the event, including the Prime Minister and the Prince of Wales.

He said: "I think it's very important those of us who were down there have an opportunity to say thank you to the great many people in this country who supported the action that took place in the South Atlantic 25 years ago."

In the Falklands, islanders were joined by the Earl of Wessex and Armed Forces minister Adam Ingram for a poignant service.

A dramatic flypast of 1982 aircraft marked the end of the commemoration.