| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01736.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Page, Charles J |
| Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 Somalia, 1992-1995 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
SOMALIA. 1993-01-22. PASSING HEAVILY LADEN SOMALIS WALKING BESIDE THE ROAD, MEMBERS OF THE 1ST ...
Description
SOMALIA. 1993-01-22. PASSING HEAVILY LADEN SOMALIS WALKING BESIDE THE ROAD, MEMBERS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (1RAR) AND A UNITED STATES CONVOY OF TROOPS AND TRANSPORTS EN ROUTE FROM THE PORT OF MOGADISHU TO BAIDOA. A CONTINUOUS AIR COVER WAS MAINTAINED BY US HELICOPTERS. THE JOURNEY TOOK APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS IN 40C TEMPERATURE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A CONTINUAL THREAT OF SNIPERS, THE CONVOY WAS INCIDENT FREE. (ORIGINAL NEGATIVE HOUSED IN AWM ARCHIVE STORE)