What If Argentinas' Air Opposition was Stronger?

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What if Argentina took the time to immediately extend Stanley field, and thus allow high performance fighters to utilize it as a runway? I've heard in OTL that fighters sortieing from Argentina could not remain over the Falklands for very long, because they were pushing the outer envelope of their range.


Say they extend the runways at Stanley field in time, and the British forces have to contend with it, what effect might this have on the overall war? Can Argentina win in this scenario, or will the British still emerge victorious but more battered?


Would stronger air opposition have delayed the British reconquest of the Falklands?


I Posted a similar question like this before on Yahoo answers a long time ago. I would really like to see what someone more informed about the conflict has to say.



With much respect. Thank You.