| Accession Number | P04102.132 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
Parker, David Dare |
| Place made | United Arab Emirates |
| Date made | 23 May 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 |
On the tarmac at Al Udeid airbase, Flight Lieutenant Peter Weekes, 75 Squadron RAAF, waits to ...
Description
On the tarmac at Al Udeid airbase, Flight Lieutenant Peter Weekes, 75 Squadron RAAF, waits to receive the signal from the ground crew to begin his taxi toward the runway, Flt Lt Weekes is seated in the cockpit of his F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for a training flight. 75 Squadron operated throughout the Middle East area of operations, initially to provided protection to Coalition aircraft including air to air refuelers and intelligence aircraft. The Squadron's role was later extended to include to strike missions against military targets including tanks, artillery and anti-aircraft systems. 75 Squadron operated in the Middle East as part of the Australian commitment to the Coalition forces assembled to disarm Iraq.