Place | Middle East |
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Accession Number | P01663.095 |
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, 1991-03-18. AN IRAQI FAHD ARMOURED COMMAND VEHICLE, CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED ...
Description
KUWAIT, 1991-03-18. AN IRAQI FAHD ARMOURED COMMAND VEHICLE, CAPTURED BY THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE DURING THE GULF WAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PROBABLY AN IRAQI CONVERSION OF A SOVIET ORIGINAL. IN PERFECT CONDITION, IT WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE MAJOR OF THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME) WHO WAS SERVING IN THE BRIGADE AND USED AS HIS PERSONAL RUN-AROUND VEHICLE.