| Accession Number | P04103.133 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parker, David Dare |
| Place made | Khawr Abd Allah |
| Date made | 21 April 2003 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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| Source credit to | Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 2003 |
Petty Officer Tim Noble, takes in the view from the S-70B-2 Sea Hawk helicopter as it flies over ...
Description
Petty Officer Tim Noble, takes in the view from the S-70B-2 Sea Hawk helicopter as it flies over the oil rigs in the Khawr Abd Allah (KAA) waterway. The Sea Hawk helicopter is embarked on HMAS Anzac to enhance the ships anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities. During Operation Falconer, HMAS Anzac was tasked to monitor, query and board merchant vessels suspected of violating United Nations resolutions and to escort military and civilian vessels through the KAA waterway. HMAS Anzac also provided fire power support to ground troops in the area. HMAS Anzac operated in the Middle East as part of the Australian Defence Force's commitment to the coalition forces assembled to enforce Iraq's compliance with its international obligations to disarm.