Operation Keyhole

Operation Keyhole
Part of Falklands War
South Sandwich Islands
TypeSpecial operation
Location
ObjectiveRecapture Thule Island
Date19–20 June 1982
Executed by1 frigate
1 icebreaker
1 fleet tanker
6 helicopters
2 rifle troop units
(from 42 Commando)
OutcomeOperational success
Casualties1 civilian and 9 Argentine military personnel captured

Operation Keyhole was a British special operation to recapture Thule Island in the South Sandwich Islands during the Falklands War. The operation took place from 19 to 20 June 1982.