| Place | Middle East: Iran/Iraq |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.036 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
McWatters, Anthony J |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
IRAQ, 1991-02-27. MEMBERS OF ARMOURED WORKSHOP FORWARD REPAIR GROUP 6 (FRG6), 4TH BRITISH ...
Description
IRAQ, 1991-02-27. MEMBERS OF ARMOURED WORKSHOP FORWARD REPAIR GROUP 6 (FRG6), 4TH BRITISH ARMOURED BRIGADE, WITH AN IRAQI ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN ABANDONED IN OPERATION DESERT SABRE DURING THE GULF WAR. STANDING IN THE FOREGROUND IS LIEUTENANT (LT) ANTHONY MCWATTERS, ROYAL CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (RAEME). LT MCWATTERS, ON AN OVERSEAS POSTING WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, WAS SECOND-IN-COMMAND OF FRG6. HE IS WEARING A NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL WARFARE (NBC) SUIT, WITH A KEVLAR FLAK JACKET OVER IT.