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HMS Arrow (F173)
HMS ''Arrow'' was a Type 21 frigate of the Royal Navy. Built by Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, she was completed with Exocet launchers in 'B' position.
==Falklands War service==
''Arrow'' participated in the Falklands War, and had the dual distinction of being both the first British warship to fire on the enemy (whilst firing on land forces at Port Stanley), and the first British warship to be hit by enemy fire, after being strafed by an Argentine Air Force fighter.〔Both incidents are referenced in the (Guardian newspaper report ) of the death of the ship's commander.〕 On 4 May 1982 she assisted in extinguishing the fires and evacuating the crew of the Type 42 destroyer ''Sheffield'', which had been struck by an Exocet missile. The crew showed conspicuous bravery in this rescue effort, saving 225 of the crew of HMS Sheffield, and Arrow's captain, Commander (later Captain) Paul Bootherstone was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry during the action.〔Fully referenced in Bootherstone's (Daily Telegraph obituary ) report.〕 ''Arrow'' also helped extinguish the fires on the ''Rothesay'' class frigate ''Plymouth'', on 8 June 1982.
The silhouette of ''Arrow'' is to be found, along with the date 1 May, painted on the side of Argentine Air Force Dassault Mirage 5/IAI Finger serial number C-412, along with a similar silhouette representation of HMS ''Brilliant'' and the date 21 May, implying a successful action by the aircrew against these vessels. These ''kill markings'' are however overstated, and refer merely to damage which both ships suffered during the conflict, which may or may not have been caused by this particular aircraft. ''Arrow'' was slightly damaged by cannon fire on 1 May 1982, and HMS ''Brilliant'' was slightly damaged by cannon fire on 21 May 1982 outside San Carlos Water. The aircraft was reportedly observed still bearing these distinguishing marks as late as November 2005 (twenty-three years after the conflict) at the multi-national ''Exercise Ceibo'' in Argentina.
''Arrow'' also supported troops of the Second Battalion the Parachute Regiment (2 Para) in the successful landing at Goose Green, which eventually led to the recapture of Port Stanley from the enemy.〔Referenced in (this ) report.〕
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