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.

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.

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