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Kris Gourlay

Veterans march through Edinburgh city centre to mark 40 years since Falklands War

A march in memory of those who lost their lives during the Falklands War took place in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Veterans in the city were present to commemorate those who died during the conflict with Argentina 40 years ago, which took place on the Falklands off the coast of South America.

British soldiers helped defend the islands in 1982 after they were invaded by the Argentinians, with a parade marching from Charlotte Square, along George Street and to St Andrews Square.

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They were joined by veterans from other conflicts as well as Edinburgh's Lord Provost and Cabinet Secretary Keith Brown.

Veterans were joined by a pipe band and flag bearers as they made their way through Edinburgh's city centre.

Around 255 British servicemen were killed during the conflict.

The parade took place on a sunny Saturday afternoon, June 18, and focussed on the friends and family that sadly never returned home.

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, laid a wreath during the service of remembrance.

The ten-week undeclared war began on April 2 and three days later, British forces mobilised a naval task force to fight against the Argentinian forces.

Falklands veterans and members of the wider armed forces community, remember the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict, during a parade and service of remembrance in Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday June 18, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story ANNIVERSARY Falklands. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire (Jane Barlow/PA)

The war finally ended with Argentina surrendering on June 14.

Argentina lost almost three times as many soldiers as the British, with Falkland Islanders also suffering casualties during the conflict.

Similar remembrance services have been held all over the UK.

Several veterans, as well as Edinburgh's Lord Provost, laid wreaths as a symbol of respect and remembrance during the service.

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