| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.091 |
| 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, 1991-03-12. CAPTAIN ANTHONY MCWATTERS, ROYAL CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND ...
Description
KUWAIT, 1991-03-12. CAPTAIN ANTHONY MCWATTERS, ROYAL CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (RAEME), IN THE DESERT FIRING AN AK47 RIFLE THAT HAD BEEN CAPTURED FROM IRAQI FORCES DURING THE GULF WAR. CAPTAIN MCWATTERS WAS ON AN OVERSEAS POSTING, SERVING WITH THE BRITISH ARMY. HE HAD JUST RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF HIS PROMOTION FROM LIEUTENANT TO CAPTAIN.