RAF ends 19 year mission in Iraq (first post)
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RAF ends 19 year mission in Iraq (first post)
Hi all,
A few pictures taken yesterday at RAF Marham in Norfolk as the RAF ended their 19 year mission in Iraq. A flypast of 6 Tornado GR4's and 3 VC 10's took place before an emotional reunion with friends and family's
Cheers Rob
A few pictures taken yesterday at RAF Marham in Norfolk as the RAF ended their 19 year mission in Iraq. A flypast of 6 Tornado GR4's and 3 VC 10's took place before an emotional reunion with friends and family's
Cheers Rob
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Hoh hum
So the RAF ended their 19 year mission to Iraq did they? The Hercs (and others still there) dont count then! That'll be the fast jet centric high command again. If it's not a fighter it doesn't count...............!
To all those still out in Iraq - flying and non flying - stay safe, and come home the same.
M2MOB
PS - Glad the Tonkas and ALL their personnel got home ok.
PPS All spelling mistakes and factual errors are Mojave Red induced......!
To all those still out in Iraq - flying and non flying - stay safe, and come home the same.
M2MOB
PS - Glad the Tonkas and ALL their personnel got home ok.
PPS All spelling mistakes and factual errors are Mojave Red induced......!
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Well I know despite the FJ mob getting back safe from the horridness that is Al Udied, there will still be movers in BGW/BSR as well as other support trades and ofc, the Herc and Helo dets where ever they end up !!
TBH most of the RAF expect nothing less from those in command of our PR machine.
MM
TBH most of the RAF expect nothing less from those in command of our PR machine.
MM
Champagne anyone...?
News release here
Mega. I'll let the boys know that their dets are cancelled then 
Useless PR toss. Nice pics though!
The return of XIII Squadron marks the end of 18 years of RAF operations in the Gulf.
Mega. I'll let the boys know that their dets are cancelled then Useless PR toss. Nice pics though!
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That first shot is absolutely cracking, it works in so many ways, focus, composition, subject matter, eye contacts and brings the humanity of the moment altogether in a superb image.....
Whay else can one say but welcome home.
Whay else can one say but welcome home.
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Welcome back chaps/chapesses. Whilst the PR is good for the Service, I do share the observation about focus on FJs. After all, the vast majority of those RAF personnel killed and injured in Iraq over nearly two decades have had little to do with the FJ fraternity.
To those still out there, heads down and don't walk on the grass.
To those still out there, heads down and don't walk on the grass.
How can it have been a 19 year mission, does that mean there were RAF squadrons based there at the time of the 2nd Gulf War ?
Because Tornado first deployed in 1990 to the Gulf and has been on operations over there ever since.
I am fully aware there are people still out there but I would like to say well done to all those who have helped keep the Tornado flying for all that time from at least 7 different MOBs.
And seeing 3 VC10s in formation was a rare treat!
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ummmm
Cant wait for the big welcome home for the trucky fleet and other ground forces still on telic.
i can see it now....
no MT at brize just to start the ball rolling....then 3 days PODL before setting off to Herrick.
why does everything with a navigator in it suck
i can see it now....
no MT at brize just to start the ball rolling....then 3 days PODL before setting off to Herrick.
why does everything with a navigator in it suck
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I'll repeat whats said before.....
Nice pics but the RAF are not out of Iraq. Despite all the joys of a few brave !! returning
remember those still in theatre for the foreseeable future !!
MM
Nice pics but the RAF are not out of Iraq. Despite all the joys of a few brave !! returning
remember those still in theatre for the foreseeable future !!
MM
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Great shots Rob,
Glad to see the guys home again, but lets not forget those still in the sandpit.
Nice to see they can get their "Ducks in a Row" (Iron, as in VC-10) I guess only one can afford the electric for the light?? Wonderful machine.
Speedbird 48.
Glad to see the guys home again, but lets not forget those still in the sandpit.
Nice to see they can get their "Ducks in a Row" (Iron, as in VC-10) I guess only one can afford the electric for the light?? Wonderful machine.
Speedbird 48.
