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Operation Desert Fox, a major four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets from December 16
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Operation Desert Fox, a major four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets from December 16
Operation Desert Fox, a major four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets from December 16, 1998, to December 19, 1998, by the United States and United Kingdom.
RAF Tornado pilots relax at their base in Kuwait after their bombing missions over Iraq are cancelled
20th December 1998
Andy Stenning
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Kuwait
Media ID 21761946
© Mirrorpix
Crew Dramatic Four People Iraq Middle Eastern East Mission Operation Desert Fox Pilot Relaxation Royal Air Force 1998
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This print captures a moment of respite amidst the intensity of Operation Desert Fox, a significant four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets in December 1998. The image showcases RAF Tornado pilots finding solace and relaxation at their base in Kuwait after their scheduled bombing missions over Iraq were unexpectedly cancelled. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the human side of warfare as these brave men take a well-deserved break from the chaos and tension that surrounds them. Four individuals, adorned in their military gear, can be seen engaging in casual conversation while enjoying refreshing drinks of water. Their expressions reveal a mix of exhaustion and relief, highlighting the emotional toll that combat takes on those involved. Andy Stenning's masterful composition allows us to glimpse into the lives of these dedicated servicemen who put themselves at risk for their countries' cause. Despite being warriors engaged in an intense conflict, they are also ordinary people seeking moments of tranquility amidst turmoil. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that even during times of war and strife, humanity persists. It encapsulates both the dramatic nature of Operation Desert Fox and the resilience displayed by those involved. As viewers reflect upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, they are invited to contemplate not only the bravery exhibited by these RAF pilots but also the complex realities faced by soldiers throughout history.
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