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Why Tiger's reserve status did not make her available in 1982

Tiger was considered beyond practical reactivation for the Falklands campaign, despite being in reserve.

Falklands War HMS Tiger (C20)Royal Navy

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Question

Was the helicopter cruiser HMS Tiger really too far gone to reactivate for the Falklands in 1982?

Short answer

Yes. Reserve status did not make her fit for reactivation.

Notes

HMS Tiger's place in reserve did not mean that she could be returned to service for the Falklands War. The helicopter cruiser's condition had deteriorated too far, although no particular machinery or equipment faults are identified.