| Place | Middle East: Persian Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01442.002 |
| 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
PERSIAN GULF. 1990-12. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DAVE R. THOMAS, RAN, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF HMAS ADELAIDE, WATCHING FLYING OPERATIONS FROM USS MIDWAY (OUT OF SIGHT). BEHIND HIM, BELOW THE BRIDGE, IS THE STANDARD MISSILE LAUNCHER. HMAS ADELAIDE WAS ENFORCING TRADE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ PRIOR TO OPERATION DESERT STORM. (DONOR D. THOMAS)