The BBC reports (“Ascension remembers Falklands war”) on a ceremony for the anniversary of the Falklands War.

A commemoration service to mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War has been held on Ascension Island.

The British South Atlantic territory was used as a staging post for the military task force sent from the UK after Argentina invaded the Falklands.

Some 200 islanders and visiting dignitaries were at St Mary’s Anglican Church to mark Ascension’s role.

Interestingly the article also reminds us of some of the strategically placed remnants of the British Empire, such as Ascension Island itself.

Situated approximately half way between the UK and the Falklands, Ascension Island became a key logistical base for troops heading for the war.

The first British air attacks of the conflict were launched from Ascension Island on 1 May 1982 when RAF bombers made the 8,000-mile round-trip to target Port Stanley airfield.