Lack of radar aircraft, Argentina - England One Understand

BUENOS AIRES - Two British DC-10 aircraft, which was parked on East Falkland, crossed the Argentine airspace while escorting a ship carrying fuel to the city of Punta Arenas, Chile.

Due to the lack of radar, intrusion was not immediately detected, but the communication between the pilot's Royal Air Force (RAF) were captured.

In Patagonia, Argentine Air Force radar deficiency because there is no definite evidence that could clarify the facts.

But then the Ministry of Defence to clarify the situation through a statement, "Three Royal Air Force aircraft based in the Falkland Islands have landed in Punta Arenas (Chile) for reasons of weather, the airport in the Falklands is closed for all operations."

Consequently, control of the armed forces in Comodoro Rivadavia "allow airport destination point, where all three then flew from the island of Tierra del Fuego," the statement said.

Granting permission to fly given by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

According to the Organization of regulation, for emergency situations is a priority for the flight and landing of aircraft so that they are directed to an alternative airport. The statement concluded that the British war planes had not violated the national airspace.

In special circumstances, the air control center gave permission Comodoro Rivadavia airport destination route along the road where they were flying over parts of the Isle of Tierra del Fuego.

In April this year, to protest against oil exploration in the waters of the Falklands, the Argentine government stipulates that all ships sailing to and from Argentina, Falklands, South Georgia and South Sandwich islands must request permission from the Argentine government. Implementation of the provisions were carried out by Argentine Coast Guard.

In her notes, London warned the Argentine government that according to International Law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, "Ships of all nations have the right to pass through territorial waters of innocence and freedom of navigation in waters within the territorial sea."

With respect to the Straits of Magellan, the British note stated that "the right of international shipping to pass through these waters in the expedition and without obstacles highlighted in the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1984 between Chile and Argentina with respect to the Straits of Magellan."

Article 10 Agreements Magellan then mentions that "the Republic of Argentina shall maintain, at any time and in any situation, right the ship from various countries to pass the expedition and unhindered through jurisdictional waters to and from the Strait of Magellan."