Baldwin & Sons
Auction 103 6 Oct 2021
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South Atlantic Medal 1982, with Rosett e awarded to ASA P.W. Barker H.M.S. Ambuscade, (ASA P W
Barker D187632K HMS Ambuscade), very fine. £450-£550
EX DNW July 2020
H.M.S. Ambuscade, a Type 21-class Frigate launched in 1973, served during the Falklands War as an
Electronic Warfare picket ship to the Task Force, and she participated in many bombardments - including
those in support of the assaults on Mount Harriet and Wireless Ridge. On 26 May she found herself in
the unfortunate position of acting as a 'screen' for the Atlantic Conveyor. Although she managed to fi re
'chaff ' before two incoming Exocets arrived, one of them ducked below to deliver a fatal blow to the
aircraft transport's port quarter.
Barker D187632K HMS Ambuscade), very fine. £450-£550
EX DNW July 2020
H.M.S. Ambuscade, a Type 21-class Frigate launched in 1973, served during the Falklands War as an
Electronic Warfare picket ship to the Task Force, and she participated in many bombardments - including
those in support of the assaults on Mount Harriet and Wireless Ridge. On 26 May she found herself in
the unfortunate position of acting as a 'screen' for the Atlantic Conveyor. Although she managed to fi re
'chaff ' before two incoming Exocets arrived, one of them ducked below to deliver a fatal blow to the
aircraft transport's port quarter.