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Tim Macmahon - Film 1
In this first film [of 8], Tim talks about his des...Tim Macmahon - Film 1
Tim Macmahon - Film 2
Tim and his crew of seven are posted to HMS Antelo...Tim Macmahon - Film 2
Tim Macmahon - Film 3
Everything happened very quickly, including a chan...Tim Macmahon - Film 3
Tim Macmahon - Film 4
Diverted to South Georgia where he became involved...Tim Macmahon - Film 4
Tim Macmahon - Film 5
Talks about the protocol and skills needed for air...Tim Macmahon - Film 5
Tim Macmahon - Film 6
Tim and his crew fired, for the first time, a coup...Tim Macmahon - Film 6
Tim Macmahon - Film 7
Tim returned to the Antelope and hovered above wit...Tim Macmahon - Film 7
Tim Macmahon - Film 8
Reflects on the experience, feeling glad that he s...Tim Macmahon - Film 8
Tim Macmahon was the Flight Commander and pilot of a Lynx helicopter which was the ship’s flight on HMS Antelope. He served in the Falklands war and talks about the shock of being suddenly dispatched to the Falklands, and still thinking that diplomacy would win the day. Initially carrying out air drops and routine duties, it wasn’t long before the Antelope was bombed. and Tim was on a rescue mission.
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Tim MacMahon
During the Falklands war, Tim MacMahon was the Flight Commander and pilot of a Lynx helicopter which was the ship’s flight on HMS Antelope.