THIRTY years ago this spring nearly 260 British servicemen paid the ultimate price to protect a far outpost of the United Kingdom.

With this year being the 30th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, The Herald is planning to run a series of news features marking the historic period.

Plymouth was heavily involved in the fight to liberate the islands with the UK Government sending thousands of city-based Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel.

As well as the brave servicemen, thousands more Plymouth-based Merchant Navy seamen and dockyard workers were involved in the campaign.

And as we build up to the anniversary of the liberation of the islands in June, The Herald is planning to run a series of stories on those people who were involved in the effort.

The Falklands conflict began on April 2, 1982 – the date that the Argentines invaded the islands.

Just over two months later on June 14, with the Argentines defeated, liberation was declared.

The short conflict resulted in the deaths of 258 British nationals, with a further 775 wounded.

Argentine casualties were far worse with 649 killed and 1,068 wounded.

The incredible effort saw thousands of British armed forces personnel travel nearly 8,000 miles to the South Atlantic to take the fight to the Argentines.

If you would like to share your stories, pictures or memories of the time email me at tnichols@theplymouthherald.co.uk.

Alternatively call the newsroom on 01752 765529.