Argentine fighter-bombers moved closer to Falklands

By Compiled From Wire Service Dispatches With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World; Edited By Anne Collier

January 20, 1983

Buenos Aires

The Argentine Air Force moved two squadrons of Mirage fighter-bombers to southern air bases within striking distance of the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands three weeks ago, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.

The sources were commenting on a television report by CBS that Argentina is planning to launch a campaign of harassment against British forces in the Falklands.