keyword pages: 1  
< 1 of 8 >
Military keyword > telic > WELCH REGIMENT PROTECT IRAQ'S OIL. 28/08 2004. The Royal Welch Fusiliers, currently on patrol in Southern Iraq have been tasked to safeguard the oil infrastructure focusing on the area surrounding Az Zubyr. They are currently based at Az Zubyr Port, which is situated south of Basra city, near the Kuwait border. The Fusiliers were formed in 1869 and wear the Hackel associated with Fusilier regiments on their berets. They are currently situated at Aldershot Garrison but will shortly be departing for Northern Ireland for six months. They have been responsible for patrolling around the oil pipelines and refinery's in order to prevent sabotage against the infrastructure and keep oil flowing out of Iraq in order to bolster the country's economy. When they are not out on patrol, they like to throw around the odd rugby ball, much to the locals amusement. Pictured- Illumination rounds being fired over the oil pipe lines in Southern Iraq by the Welch Fusiliers, who are tasked to guard the oil and fuel pipe lines. Images by- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq...
Military keyword > telic > 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...
Military keyword > telic > IRAQ NATIONAL GUARD ON OIL SECURITY PATROLS 29/08/2004.. The 1st Company of the 70th Brigade of the Iraqi National Guard, in partnership with Coalition Forces, are employed in the protection & security of Iraq's oil infrastructure. This involves 24hr patrolling, vehicle checkpoints (VCP's) and security of the country's refineries. They have bases within coalition strongholds and work in cooperation with multinational forces. They can be called upon to act as a quick reaction force when needed and assist the Iraqi Police Service when required. 29/08/2004. Pictured- Petty Officer Andy Gedge of the Combat Camera Team postions himself in the back of the land rover to get a better view at a local petrol station just outside the city of Basra, Southern Iraq. The Iraqi National Guard where called to the petrol station after two gun men tried to get to the front of the petrol queue but where challenged by two Iraqi police officers. Images by- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq...
Military keyword > telic > 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...
Military keyword > telic > 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...
Military keyword > telic > 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-Colour SGT Campbell (sniper), with Private Wilson (spotter) look out over the city of Basrah from the Basrah palace on top of a building. Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
Military keyword > telic > AIR MARSHALL SIR BRIAN BURRIDGE VISITS TROOPS IN SOUTHERN IRAQ. 04/09/2004... Air Marshall Sir Brian Burridge takes time out to visit troops of 1 SQDN, RAF regiment at Basra International Airport. The Royal Air Force Airman and Officers, who work at the airport where asked questions on there working conditions and the role that they under take whilst operating in the Multi National (south east), and how the equipment was coping with the weather conditions. Air Marshall Sir Brian Burridge was pleased that the people working in often 50-degree heat seem to be coping well. Pictured- Air Masrshall Sir Brian Burridge meeting members of 1 SQDN of the RAF Regiment. Images by:- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow,CCT...
Military keyword > telic > BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATION - Basrah Air Station 15th Sep 04 On Wednesday 15 September 2004, Basrah Air Station became the dramatic setting for a unique and poignant parade and service to commemorate the Battle of Britain. The guard of honour consisting of 20 personnel drawn from all sections within Basrah Air Station was commanded by Flight Lieutenant Mike Brown with Guest of Honour Major General Rollo, Commander of the Multinational Division (South East). With the additional musical support of the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment from RAF Cranwell, under their Director of Music Flight Lieutenant Chris Weldon, the parade was also able to include the traditional music and pageantry of a sunset ceremony, complete with fly past from a locally based C130 Hercules aircraft. As the Band of the RAF Regiment depart back to the UK to continue a busy schedule of concerts and ceremonies, their brief visit for personnel on operational duties in Iraq certainly provided an opportunity for a very moving experience for all to commemorate those colleagues of a previous generation from the Battle of Britain. Pictured-A fly past by a C130 at the end of the Commemoration at Basrah International Airport, Southern Iraq. Image by LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow,CCT...
WELCH REGIMENT PROTECT IRAQ'S OIL. 28/08 2004.

The Royal Welch Fusiliers, currently on patrol in Southern Iraq have been tasked to safeguard the oil infrastructure focusing on the area surrounding Az Zubyr. They are currently based at Az Zubyr Port, which is situated south of Basra city, near the Kuwait border.
The Fusiliers were formed in 1869 and wear the Hackel associated with Fusilier regiments on their berets. They are currently situated at Aldershot Garrison but will shortly be departing for Northern Ireland for six months.
They have been responsible for patrolling around the oil pipelines and refinery's in order to prevent sabotage against the infrastructure and keep oil flowing out of Iraq in order to bolster the country's economy.
When they are not out on patrol, they like to throw around the odd rugby ball, much to the locals amusement.

Pictured- Illumination rounds being fired over the oil pipe lines in Southern Iraq by the Welch Fusiliers, who are tasked to guard the oil and fuel pipe lines.
Images by-
LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq...
> WELCH REGIMENT PROTECT IRAQ'S OIL. 28/08 2004. The Royal Welch Fusiliers, currently on patrol in Southern Iraq have been tasked to safeguard the oil infrastructure focusing on the area surrounding Az Zubyr. They are currently based at Az Zubyr Port, which is situated south of Basra city, near the Kuwait border. The Fusiliers were formed in 1869 and wear the Hackel associated with Fusilier regiments on their berets. They are currently situated at Aldershot Garrison but will shortly be departing for Northern Ireland for six months. They have been responsible for patrolling around the oil pipelines and refinery's in order to prevent sabotage against the infrastructure and keep oil flowing out of Iraq in order to bolster the country's economy. When they are not out on patrol, they like to throw around the odd rugby ball, much to the locals amusement. Pictured- Illumination rounds being fired over the oil pipe lines in Southern Iraq by the Welch Fusiliers, who are tasked to guard the oil and fuel pipe lines. Images by- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq...
WELCH REGIMENT PROTECT IRAQ'S OIL. 28/08 2004.

The Royal Welch Fusiliers, currently on patrol in Southern Iraq have been tasked to safeguard the oil infrastructure focusing on the area surrounding Az Zubyr. They are currently based at Az Zubyr Port, which is situated south of Basra city, near the Kuwait border.
The Fusiliers were formed in 1869 and wear the Hackel associated with Fusilier regiments on their berets. They are currently situated at Aldershot Garrison but will shortly be departing for Northern Ireland for six months.
They have been responsible for patrolling around the oil pipelines and refinery's in order to prevent sabotage against the infrastructure and keep oil flowing out of Iraq in order to bolster the country's economy.
When they are not out on patrol, they like to throw around the odd rugby ball, much to the locals amusement.

Pictured- Illumination rounds being fired over the oil pipe lines in Southern Iraq by the Welch Fusiliers, who are tasked to guard the oil and fuel pipe lines.
Images by-
LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq...
Photo by: darkblueworld • see photo in gallery
keyword pages: 1  
< 1 of 8 >

Comments

|

New comment:

Name:
To foil spammers, enter this code: copy this text in this box: Code unreadable?
Free Photo Sharing - Signup Today!View photos from the Military Community
Military Network | About Us | Newsletters | Advertising Info | Affiliate Program
Help | FAQ | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | ©2006 Military Advantage