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air transport
The aircrafts LR-35 and AC-690 were also used for connecting flights of executives
among the units. This measure allowed to exempt the military planes like F-27 and F-28.
Apart from saving money it was given more flexibility to transport military authorities of
the FaS.
In the report written after the battle, ordered by the Operation Commander of the Air
Force, it was concluded that the thirty two planes (chart 1 to 4) fulfilled and in some cases
exceed expectations.
The performed tasks were very useful for the South Air Force and its presence in the Op-
eration Theatre encouraged positively the attitude of combat pilots

None of these civilians were injured or dead in combat. Nor there were losses from the
inhabitants of the islands (Kelpers) who were paid for any service provided or any renting
material.
The only three dead kelpers were due to british fire during air attack to the argentinian
radar.