25/09/2026
🇬🇧 An Inspiring Evening at 2420 (Whitland) Squadron 🇬🇧
It was fantastic to welcome Lt Col (Retd) Manny Manfred as a guest speaker at 2420 (Whitland) Squadron.
Manny delivered an insightful and inspiring presentation to cadets from 621 (Carmarthen) Squadron and 2420 (Whitland) Squadron, sharing his first-hand experiences of the Falklands War and Operation Corporate, from 2 April to 14 June 1982.
Serving as Platoon Sergeant, 1 Platoon, A Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), Manny gave the cadets a fascinating insight into his experiences during the conflict, bringing history to life through his personal stories and recollections.
At the end of the presentation, Manny presented Sgt Donnelly with a signed copy of James O’Connell’s excellent book, 3 Days in June – The Battle for Mount Longdon, in which Manny is mentioned.
A huge thank you to Manny for taking the time to share his experiences with the next generation of cadets. 🇬🇧👏