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Sinking the Coventry (Season 6, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Documentary
May 25 1982, The Falklands War. HMS Coventry is on operations with HMS Broadsword. They are tasked with shooting down Argentinian jets. They face a low level attack from 4 fighters which leads to the loss of Coventry. Her main weapon ...See moreMay 25 1982, The Falklands War. HMS Coventry is on operations with HMS Broadsword. They are tasked with shooting down Argentinian jets. They face a low level attack from 4 fighters which leads to the loss of Coventry. Her main weapon system, the Sea Dart missile can't engage the targets as they are flying too low, and Broadsword's Sea Wolf Close in weapon system powers down at a crucial moment. Both ships are bombed and Coventry sinks in 20 minutes. However most of the crew, although badly injured manage to escape. Written by DSP See less
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Director
Stan Griffin
Producer
Tom Lindley
Composer
Graham Reilly
Cinematographer
Robin Fox
Editor
Jo Wall
Production Designer
Bill Thomas
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Updated Dec 24, 2012
Release date
Dec 24, 2012 (United States)
Awards
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3 wins & 1 nomination

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