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> On 17 September at 1740 (local) a two-vehicle British routine patrol was ambushed in Basrah City by small arms fire from the offices of the Matry Sad'r. The decision was then taken to launch an immediate surgical strike of the Offices of the Marty Sad'r building, from where the ambush had been initiated. The purpose of this strike was to eliminate the obvious threat posed by the attackers, to provide a safe and secure environment for the local population and to allow the Multi National Forces to continue with their programme of rebuilding Iraq. An operation to secure the building and arrest those responsible for the unprovoked attack. Specialist bomb-disposal experts were required to defuse a number of defensive booby-traps left behind by the terrorists. On searching the building the British troops discovered a huge haul of illegally held weapons and munitions, including 200 mortar rounds, approximately 50,000 heavy machine-gun bullets, 5 guided missiles, 50 rocket propelled grenades, land mines and a large number of AK 47 rifles. The building also contained old maps and reconnaissance photographs , highlighting Multi National Force positions. In addition to the maps and weapons found, a large amount of cocaine was also discovered in the offices. Under increasing attacks of small arms fire, heavy machine guns, rocket propelled grenades and indirect mortar attacks from the surrounding buildings. The militia destroyed the local power sub-station, throwing much of the city into darkness, thus aiding their ability to attack from hidden positions. The attacks continued through the night and the British soldiers returned controlled fire. The fire-fights continued to the early hours of the following morning when they eventually came to a halt. During the entire sequence of events the British soldiers sustained just one casualty. This represents a very successful operation for the Multi National Forces in South-Eastern Iraq Image by LA(PHOT Paul A'Barrow...
> 1 BATTALION AND THERE BAND. 07/09/2004. 1 Battalion The Black Watch, D Coy. Vehicle Check Point in Basrah in order to deter would be smugglers kidnappers and bomb makers. They man the VCP's alongside the Iraqi Police Service for 12 hours of the day. This particular VCP was on the main road from Az Zubyr to Basrah at 0900 hrs, rush hour. The battalion also have trained snipers to keep watch over the various locations they inhabit. They also have a long history of playing the pipes and drums and often play at there HQ at Basrah Palace. They rigorously maintain that they are soldiers first and bandsmen second. Pictured- One of the cars stopped at the check points. Many of the vehicles in Iraq are not required to pass any safety tests or MOT before being allowed onto the roads. When searching, an electric shock is some times on the cards from all the loose wiring Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
> 1 BATTALION AND THERE BAND. 07/09/2004. 1 Battalion The Black Watch, D Coy. Vehicle Check Point in Basrah in order to deter would be smugglers kidnappers and bomb makers. They man the VCP's alongside the Iraqi Police Service for 12 hours of the day. This particular VCP was on the main road from Az Zubyr to Basrah at 0900 hrs, rush hour. The battalion also have trained snipers to keep watch over the various locations they inhabit. They also have a long history of playing the pipes and drums and often play at there HQ at Basrah Palace. They rigorously maintain that they are soldiers first and bandsmen second. Pictured-A Private From 1 Battalion The Black Watch, D Company watches over the VCP as traffic builds up behind him. Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
Members of the Australian Navy Band during the 2005 Christmas Eve Tour de Force for the Al Muthanna Task Group at Camp Smitty in Iraq
Great Britain > Members of the Australian Navy Band during the 2005 Christmas Eve Tour de Force for the Al Muthanna Task Group at Camp Smitty in Iraq
Members of the Australian Navy Band during the 2005 Christmas Eve Tour de Force for the Al Muthanna Task Group at Camp Smitty in Iraq
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