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darkblueworld > This image was taken as B Company of 1 Princess of Wales Royal Regiment move out in their Warrior Armoured vehicles to put up a show of force in the Hyyanyah area of Basra, IRAQ. This show of force is to ensure the freedom of movement for all Battle Group vehicles around Basra. The 1 PWRR are based at the Shatt Al Arab Hotel in Basra.

darkblueworld > 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...

darkblueworld > 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...

darkblueworld > Saga Al Gazzey, a seven year Iraq girl returns to Basra, Iraq on September 5, 2004, after receiving a heart operation at the Royal Brompton Hospital in the United Kingdom. Her father Niam Zeyan a tribal leader in the Basra providence has been at her side since she left for the operation. The operation was done by "Chain of Hope" a nonprofit organization to help Iraqi children that need medical help.

Maj. Elfer, Command Medical Officer for MND-SE carries Saga to a vehicle that is waiting to take here to the Basra Hospital for a final medical check-up before she goes home.
(U.S. Army photo by SSG Christopher J. Crawford SR 55 Signal Company Combat Camera) (RELEASED)

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darkblueworld > Great Britain > Colour Sergeant with unexploded ordnance previously owned and used by Afghan warlords and now handed in as part of the Disarmament Demobilisation and re-integration program

darkblueworld > Great Britain > Iraqi soldiers carry old artillery shells to a pit where they will be destroyed, north of Basra, November 15, 2005

darkblueworld > Great Britain > Members of the 12th Mechanised Brigade run through their 'contact with the enemy drill at Basra Airport base in southern Iraq

darkblueworld > Great Britain > On patrol with the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters in the streets of the Afghan capital, Kabul

Colour Sergeant with unexploded ordnance previously owned and used by Afghan warlords and now handed in as part of the Disarmament Demobilisation and re-integration program

Great Britain > Colour Sergeant with unexploded ordnance previously owned and used by Afghan warlords and now handed in as part of the Disarmament Demobilisation and re-integration program

Colour Sergeant with unexploded ordnance previously owned and used by Afghan warlords and now handed in as part of the Disarmament Demobilisation and re-integration program

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