Ops Update - Oct 2008

Hercules in the Middle East

05 Oct 2008

BAE 146 in the Middle East

This week 903 EAW has been busy planning jointly with Basrah International Airport (BIA) staff to support pilgrims travelling on the Hajj or Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

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12 Oct 2008

RAF Pilot steps in to a Tornado GR4 prior

The Tornado GR4 Force, now occupied by 31 Squadron ‘Gold Stars’ have experienced a steady yet busy week flying ‘overwatch’ and tactical reconnaissance missions over Iraq

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19 Oct 2008

51 Sqn prepare for patrol.

The Harrier Force has enjoyed a relatively steady week this week. Excellent availability of the aircraft underpinned Naval Strike Wing’s ability to...

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26 Oct 2008

Loading equipment.

The C130s from 904 Expeditionary Air Wing have had a busy week during which they moved over 230 tonnes of freight and 1300...

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