| Accession Number | P04102.047 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
Parker, David Dare |
| Place made | United Arab Emirates |
| Date made | c April 2003-May 2003 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
| Source credit to | Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 2003 |
Ground crew from 75 Squadron RAAF inspect an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. During Operation Falconer, ...
Description
Ground crew from 75 Squadron RAAF inspect an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. During Operation Falconer, 75 Squadron operated throughout the Middle East area of operations, initially to provided protection to Coalition aircraft including air to air refuelers and intelligence aircraft. The Squadron's role was later extended to include to strike missions against military targets including tanks, artillery and anti-aircraft systems. 75 Squadron operated in the Middle East as part of the Australian commitment to the Coalition forces assembled to disarm Iraq.