Operation Sutton

Operation Sutton
Date	21–23 May 1982
Location	San Carlos Water, Falkland Islands
Result	British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	Argentina
Commanders and leaders
Sandy Woodward; Julian Thompson; Michael Clapp	Ernesto Horacio Crespo; Lt. Esteban
Strength
2 destroyers; 6 frigates; Amphibious Task Force; Sea Harrier CAPs	50-60 fighters; 62 ground troops
Casualties and losses
3 killed; 1 captured; 2 helicopters; 1 RAF Harrier GR3	6 killed; 8 captured

Operation Sutton was the code name for the British landings on the shores of San Carlos Water, at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near San Carlos on East Falkland.