| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.071 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
McWatters, Anthony J |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. A CAPTURED IRAQI T54/55 REPAIR AND RECOVERY TANK, TOGETHER WITH OTHER ...
Description
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. A CAPTURED IRAQI T54/55 REPAIR AND RECOVERY TANK, TOGETHER WITH OTHER CAPTURED IRAQI EQUIPMENT, IN THE ENEMY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION POINT (EECP) THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GULF WAR. THIS WAS THE CENTRE OF THE BRIGADE'S BATTLEFIELD CLEARANCE OPERATION, WHICH EXTENDED WELL INTO IRAQ. THE OPERATION WAS CARRIED OUT BY TEAMS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS (RE) AND THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME).