The news of the bombing raid was reported on the BBC World Service before either the Vulcan or the last tanker arrived at Ascension.
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The first surprise attack on the islands, on 30 April-1 May was aimed at the main runway at Port Stanley Airport.
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The bombs were intended to cause damage to Argentine installations, especially Port Stanley Airport; it being hoped that the attacks would cause the defenders to switch on defensive radars, which would then be targetted by the missiles.
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