| Place | Middle East: Persian Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01442.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Place made | Persian Gulf |
| Date made | December 1990 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
Collection related to the service of Davyd Thomas RAN
Description
CREW OF HMAS ADELAIDE ON THE DECK WATCHING FLYING OPERATIONS FROM USS MIDWAY (OUT OF SIGHT) TAKEN FROM THE BOW LOOKING TOWARDS THE STERN, THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE STANDARD MISSILE LAUNCHER BELOW THE BRIDGE. HMAS ADELAIDE WAS ENFORCING TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ PRIOR TO OPERATION DESERT STORM.