CIA, Secret Intelligence Reports
Three intelligence reports on or before May 28 of CIA satellite imaging of the Port Stanley area show the high level of detail in U.S. surveillance of Argentine forces. The reports are issued around May 28th, the first day of a two-day battle in which the British retook Goose Green and Darwin by land, the first land battle of the war.
The first document notes the location and quantity of Argentine troops in the area, emphasizing their "improved defensive positions." It also lists the Argentine aircrafts stationed at the Stanley airfield at the time.
The second document provides specifics on Argentine ships stationed at Puerto Belgrano. "Vessels present include the 25 de mayo aircraft carrier with no aircraft on the flight-deck, one guppy-class attack submarine, one type 209-class attack submarine in drydock, one type-42 guided missile destroyer helicopter…"
The third document outlines in great detail the aircraft stationed at an Argentine base. "Two Guarani-II utility aircraft and one C-47 are in the military area…two of the 14 IA-58 Puchara, observed at the airfield [redacted] were parked in the maintenance area…the 707 is on a parking apron with its side cargo door open."
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