The Yompers: With 45 Commando in the Falklands War

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Why, in his experience gained in Dhofar, his company armed themselves with nineteen light machine guns (7.62mm) when the normal complement was nine Pete, who later became a local newspaper picture editor, remembers: “There were mines were everywhere and men were ­stepping in each another’s footprints to stay safe.

To yomp means to carry heavy equipment on a long march. It’s a term that grew in popularity during the Falklands War, so it’s unlikely that the Yomper 4×4 would sell particularly well in Argentina. Insa Turbo Dakar Mud Terrains are the rubber of choice, offering a decent balance between mud plugging ability and road handling. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Colin, 58, from Kew, West London, says: “None of us knew how iconic that shot would be, so taking it again has been a great opportunity.”

Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Freedman, Lawrence (1990). "The Bridgehead and Beyond". Signals of War, the Falklands Conflict of 1982. London: Faber and Faber: Chapter 21. ISBN 978-0-571-14116-6. "There were two considerations. First, the distance between Stanley and San Carlos was some 56 miles and given the problems posed by the terrain it would take at least eight days to cover the ground. Movement would be 'under constant enemy fire from the air, in an area without cover, wood, drinking water or means of subsistence'. When his men arrived, worn out by the long trek, they would have to go into immediate action against an enemy well prepared and supported by field artillery."

Thanks to the centre of the bed being positioned over the rear axle, it also manages to haul heavier payloads without unbalancing the vehicle. The founders of Samson Engineering Ltd have been delivering high-quality engineered products to a wide range of clients for well over 4 decades. From very humble beginnings, we have grown to become what we are today. Petty Officer Pete Holdgate: Commando photographer Pete Holdgate later became a local newspaper picture editor.This is made to a mould designed by Yomper, which has detailing to blend in with the Jimny’s existing bodywork. Finally, the paintwork is flatted, ready to be resprayed in the buyer’s colour of choice.