| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.074 |
| 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 |
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS (RE) AND THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ...
Description
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS (RE) AND THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME) CLEARING LIVE AMMUNITION FROM A CAPTURED IRAQI T62 TANK. THE TANK IS AT THE ENEMY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION POINT (EECP) THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE TO CONCENTRATE IRAQI MILITARY EQUIPMENT CAPTURED DURING THE GULF WAR. THE EECP WAS THE CENTRE OF THE BRIGADE'S BATTLEFIELD CLEARANCE OPERATION, WHICH EXTENDED WELL INTO IRAQ.