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SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS LEAVE IRAQI FOR THE FINAL TIME 11/09/2004. The Royal New Zealand Engineers formally handover to 22 Engineer Regt with Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers. The Kiwis have been here for a total of 12 months and having fulfilled their original commitment it is time to return home. They will return to Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. In total 61 of them will be returning including 2 from the territorial army. As part of the handover ceremony the Kiwis performed the HAKA with an engineers twist. Pictured-Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers. Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > Headquarters (Multi National Division) South East British Forces Post Office 641 PRESS INFORMATION CENTRE Telephone 00870 600 322 756 00870763 665 814 Mobile: 00964 (0)7801 096095 Email: picbasrah@defencemediaops.co.uk IRAQI COASTAL DEFENCE FORCE (ICDF) LAUNCH 30TH SEPTEMBER 2004. The Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (ICDF) was officially launched at the port of Umm Qasr, Southern Iraq on 30 Sep 04. The ceremony included a sail past by the fleet and saluting the dias of VIP’s before continuing out to sea. The ICDF were formed in Jan 2004 and trained by a team made up of a combination of Royal Navy & Marines, Australian Navy, US Navy and Netherlands Navy personnel. The fleet includes five 27 metre Chinese made Predators, eight RIB’s (Rigid Inflatable Boats) and a further twenty five RIB’s and FAB’s (Fast Aluminium Boats) donated by the UAE. The recruits have been trained in numerous skills including, seamanship, mariner skills, fire-fighting, gunnery and boarding operations. The ICDF will commence its first operations on 1 October 2004 and assumes responsibility for the protection of Iraq’s maritime sovereignty, including patrolling and protection of the offshore installations and the port of Umm Qasr. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from coalition Naval Commands and senior Iraqi military. Capt Ballasm (Commander ICDF) spoke at the ceremony and thanked the Coalition for all its help in establishing the foundations of Iraq’s’ Coastal Defence Force over the past months. He also stated that “ The students had proved their ability to absorb and understand their training. Pictured- Image by LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, Combat Camera Team...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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)
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > FATHER AND SONS REUNITED AS GHURKHAS MARK HALF CENTRY. 24/09/2004... A parade in Baghdad to mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s Ghurkha Signals’ (QGS) cap badge was also a family celebration, when a father met up with his two sons for the first time in six years. The parade at Maude House in Baghdad commemorated one held 50 years earlier in Kuala Lumpur at which the then Ghurkha Royal Signals received their cap badge. All QGS serving in Iraq attended the parade, including former Warrant Officer Hariaya Tamang and his sons Corporal Dughendra and Sapper Tamba. GS Commanding Officer (Iraq) Major Ade Clewlow said: When I asked Sapper Tamang to play the pipes at the parade, he told me his brother was also in Iraq, based like him at Shaibah Logistics Base near Basrah. He also told me his father was now working for a civilian security company in Baghdad. They had not seen their father together for six years. It seemed only natural to bring them together on this special day. It was a very special day for everyone, not just celebrating our badge’s half century, but also seeing a family meet up after so long.” The parade coincided with one at QGS’ UK home in Bramcote, which included some soldiers from the original parade in 1954, who been specially flown back from Nepal for the occasion. The Baghdad parade was a huge success, attended by all the serving Ghurkhas currently in Iraq as well as ex-serving members working for a security company in Baghdad. The Senior British Military Representative (Iraq), General John McColl CBE DSO, was the inspecting officer and cut the celebratory birthday cake. The 246 Ghurkha Signal Squadron, part of 2 Signal Regiment, are currently based at Maude House, within the green zone of Baghdad, at Shaibah Logistics Base and Basra. They deployed from Imphal Barracks, York on 1st July 04 for six months. pictured- Image by LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow, CCT Southern Iraq.
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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...
SmugMug > all-time keyword > mndse > 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...
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS LEAVE IRAQI FOR THE FINAL TIME 11/09/2004.

The Royal New Zealand Engineers formally handover to 22 Engineer Regt with Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers.

The Kiwis have been here for a total of 12 months and having fulfilled their original commitment it is time to return home. They will return to Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. In total 61 of them will be returning including 2 from the territorial army. As part of the handover ceremony the Kiwis performed the HAKA with an engineers twist.
Pictured-Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers.

Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
> ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS LEAVE IRAQI FOR THE FINAL TIME 11/09/2004. The Royal New Zealand Engineers formally handover to 22 Engineer Regt with Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers. The Kiwis have been here for a total of 12 months and having fulfilled their original commitment it is time to return home. They will return to Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. In total 61 of them will be returning including 2 from the territorial army. As part of the handover ceremony the Kiwis performed the HAKA with an engineers twist. Pictured-Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers. Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS LEAVE IRAQI FOR THE FINAL TIME 11/09/2004.

The Royal New Zealand Engineers formally handover to 22 Engineer Regt with Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers.

The Kiwis have been here for a total of 12 months and having fulfilled their original commitment it is time to return home. They will return to Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. In total 61 of them will be returning including 2 from the territorial army. As part of the handover ceremony the Kiwis performed the HAKA with an engineers twist.
Pictured-Major Phil Morrison presenting the Taiah to Lt Col Ty Urch Commanding Officer 22-Regiment Royal Engineers.

Image by :- LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow...
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