Falklands – 22.02.2020 [it]

[en] The first flight took us from Punta Arenas (Chile) to Mount Pleasant (Falklands), the military base built by the UK after the war with Argentina, which we flew over briefly…

At Mount Pleasant we left the Airbus A320 for two Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander twin-engined aircraft of about 8 seats each which took us to Port Howard.

After settling into the lodge, we visit the tiny museum about the war with Argentina. Among the exhibits I discover a Swiss-made mortar and a cartography manual, two objects that particularly touch me.

Port Howard is the main “village” on West Island, the second largest island in the Falklands. It has 20-25 inhabitants and 40,000 sheep, who can count on a debauchery that is open three times a week for one hour!

[fr] Le premier vol nous a conduit de Punta Arenas (Chili) à Mount Pleasant (Malouines), la base militaire construite par le Royaume-Uni après la guerre avec l’Argentine que nous avons survolée brièvement…

À Mount Pleasant, nous avons quitté l’Airbus A320 pour deux bimoteurs Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander d’environ 8 sièges chacun qui nous ont conduits à Port Howard.

Après s’être installés dans le lodge, nous visitons le petit musée sur la guerre avec l’Argentine. Parmi les objets exposés, je découvre un mortier fabriqué en Suisse et un manuel de cartographie, deux objets qui me touchent particulièrement.

Port Howard est le principal “village” de West Island, la deuxième plus grande île des Malouines, avec 20-25 habitants et 40.000 moutons, qui peuvent compter sur une débauche ouverte 3 fois par semaine pendant 1 heure !

Il primo volo ci ha portato da Punta Arenas (Cile) a Mount Pleasant (Falklands), la base militare costruita dal Regno Unito dopo la guerra con l’Argentina che abbiamo sorvolato brevemente…

New Island – Falkland

A Mount Pleasant abbiamo lasciato l’Airbus A320 per due bimotori Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander da circa 8 posti ciascuno che ci hanno portato a Port Howard.

FIGAS - Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - Port Howard
FIGAS – Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander – Port Howard

Dopo esserci installati nel lodge, visitiamo il minuscolo museo sulla guerra con l’Argentina. Tra i reperti scopro un mortaio di fabbricazione svizzera e un manuale di cartografia, due oggetti che mi toccano particolarmente.

Port Howard Museum
Port Howard Museum

Port Howard è il “villaggio” principale di West Island, la seconda isola per grandezza delle Falklands, 20-25 abitanti e 40’000 pecore, che possono contare su un degozio aperto 3 volte alla settimana per 1 ora!

Port Howard
Port Howard

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