<p>14^th June 1982, Liberation Day. British troops reach their objective and white flags fly over Port Stanley. </p><p>Argentinian forces sign the declaration of surrender at Government House and history is made as the British reclaim the Falkland Islands. </p><p>The resilience of the taskforce is met with respite as they lay down their weapons and begin the long journey back home. </p><p>It was a conflict that came with consequences; more than 900 people lost their lives.&nbsp;But the lasting legacy of peace and prosperity continues for those who live there now. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an original podcast from BFBS.</p><p>Presented by Ben Coley</p><p>Produced by Ben Coley, Jess Bracey, Jade Callaway, Gini Carlin, Tim Humphries and Hal Stewart</p><p>Sound Design by Joe Carden </p><p>Edited by Josella Waldron</p><p>With thanks to Paul Condon and Jane Franklin at Forces News.</p><p>For more about the 40th&nbsp;Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.forces.net/falklands40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.forces.net/falklands40</a></p><p>If you have been affected by anything you have heard in this series, please look at our website where you can find many organisations who can help. <a href="https://www.bfbs.com/audience-support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.bfbs.com/audience-support</a></p>