#OnThisDay 2003 the largest allied amphibious operation since Suez (1956) Carried out at Al Faw, Iraq. Also biggest #UK action since 1st Gulf War in 1990. Involving: 19 ships & subs of @RoyalNavy, 6 FAA Sqns, 14 ships of RFA and most of the @RoyalMarines @40commando pic.twitter.com/8RhNUcr63J— On This Day RN (@OnthisdayRN) March 20, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Blast from the past. Al Faw, Iraq 2003...
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