Operation Sutton

During the 1982 Falklands War, Operation Sutton was the British landings at Ajax Bay and Port San Carlos, near the San Carlos settlements on East Falkland Island. During the night 3 Commando Brigade with attached units of the Parachute Regiment were landed from the liner SS Canberra and the LPD HMS Fearless. There was very limited enemy resistance.

The invasion, part of the overall Corporate plan sparked a strong reply from the Argentine Air Force who sunk the frigate HMS Ardent (F184) at a cost of 16 warplanes lost.