Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Piece

CTG 317.9 signal regarding information gained from informal dinner with commanding...

Catalogue reference: HW 92/17

What’s it about?

This record is about the CTG 317.9 signal regarding information gained from informal dinner with commanding... dating from 1982 Apr 26 - 1982 May 9 in the series Government Code and Cypher School and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ):.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference

HW 92/17

Date

1982 Apr 26 - 1982 May 9

Description

CTG 317.9 signal regarding information gained from informal dinner with commanding officer of Argentine submarine Santa Fe; paper by Head of W Division regarding consequences of MARGAY and resultant backlog of other communications; signal from P Division, and reply, regarding deployment of Special Task Detachment (STYLO) and associated resources; Special JIC highlights; Directorate notes of meetings on Falklands; letter from Commander-in-Chief Fleet to Director GCHQ praising service provided since Operation CORPORATE began; signal from Flag Officer Submarines (FOSM) regarding movements of San Luis and Spartan; signal regarding Directors visit to North America; signal from Director to C-in-C Fleet, and reply, regarding communication security of UK assets; paper from Z Division proposing use of codeword TARPON for use in handling of sensitive operation information on the movements and intentions of Royal Navy Task Force; signal from Director regarding immensely high regard in which Sigint is held in relation to the Falklands crisis; letter by Head of R Division regarding emergency sigint briefing for Falklands Governor; letter by Z Division regarding requirements of 22 SAS Hereford; signal from British Defence Intelligence Liaison Staff regarding US press reporting during the Falklands crisis

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

D/2304/14 PT 3

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Access conditions

Open on Transfer

Closure status

Open Document, Open Description

Subjects
Topics
Intelligence
Navy
Americas
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18101902/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions

Series information

HW 92

Government Code and Cypher School and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ):...

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

17,110 records

Within the department: HW

Records created or inherited by Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)

26 records

Within the series: HW 92

Government Code and Cypher School and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ):...

You are currently looking at the piece: HW 92/17

CTG 317.9 signal regarding information gained from informal dinner with commanding...

You may be interested in

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.