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SIR Rex Hunt, the legendary governor of the Falkland Islands during the 1982 Argentine invasion, has died at the age of 86.
The heroic Sir Rex will be remembered for his “courage and dignity” in resisting the invasion, the Falkland Islands government said.

The former Spitfire pilot was taken prisoner by the Argentine invasion force and expelled to Uruguay during the 74-day war, returning as governor when the Islands were recaptured by Britain.

He remained in his post as Governor until 1985 and also served as chairman of the Falkland Islands Association and as president of the UK Falkland Islands Trust.

Sir Rex had always argued that the war was worth it, saying in a past interview: “The first thing I said to people, giving speeches here (in the UK), was that it was worth it and I have never had a word back from any of the people who went there - no matter how badly injured - who said it wasn’t worth it - not one.”

The Falkland Islands Government said in a statement: “We received news of the passing of Sir Rex Hunt with great sadness.

“He will forever be remembered in the islands for his years of service as Governor, and particularly for his courage and dignity in facing the Argentine invasion in 1982.

“His numerous contributions to our home were recognised in his being granted the Freedom Of Stanley in 1985. A loyal friend of the Falkland Islands, he served for many years as Chairman of the Falkland Islands Association and as President of the UK Falkland Islands Trust.

“His passion and commitment to the Falkland Islands will be sorely missed.

The debate over control of the islands was reignited this year with the 30th anniversary of the war.

Three decades after Mrs Thatcher sent 27,000 troops and more than 100 ships to expel Argentinian invaders, Buenos Aires continues to set its sights on claiming the territory it calls Las Malvinas.

But the local government hopes a referendum next year on the future sovereignty of the archipelago will send a firm message to Argentina that islanders want to remain British.


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