Ops Update - Aug 2008

Merlin crewman opens the engine cowling

03 Aug 2008

RAF Regiment out on patrol

The C-130 Force has continued to fly essential re-supply missions; moving over 1400 passengers and 300 Tonnes of freight this week

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10 Aug 2008

RAF Mover loading the cargo

No 3 Force Protection (FP) Wing has been making preparations to handover to No 5 FP Wing in the next week for their 6-month tour of duty

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17 Aug 2008

Troops arriving in the Middle East

No 5 Force Protection (FP) Wing has started its tour of duty in earnest, continuing to ensure security of Basrah International Airport

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24 Aug 2008

Local approach at Basrah International airport

Passenger movements within the Telic area were a monumental task that required co-ordination of several ground and air assets

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31 Aug 2008

RAF Police check their communication equipment

The Harriers have been collecting Tactical Reconnaissance Imagery for exploitation by ground units in order to maintain Intelligence-led operations

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