Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
US-Related News from Iraq
Collection of US-aviation-related reports from Iraq.
Dec 18, 2003, 12:10

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Future Development of GCC Air Forces; Part 2
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – present a revealing case study of how small and medium-sized regional states are adapting to changes in the procurement and operational environments.

Dec 18, 2003, 12:09

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Future Development of GCC Air Forces; Part 1
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – present a revealing case study of how small and medium-sized regional states are adapting to changes in the procurement and operational environments.
Dec 18, 2003, 12:08

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Hard Target: Rolling-Back Iranian Nuclear Programmes
Dr. Michael Knights from The Washington Institute provides an in-depth study of US and Israeli military options against Iranian nuclear ambitions.
Dec 18, 2003, 12:08

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Shahab 3: an Advanced IRBM
A study of the newest Iranian ballistic missiles.
Dec 18, 2003, 12:06

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
22 September 2004: Parade in Tehran
Exclusive pictorial report from the Parade of Iranian Military forces in commemoration on the day of the Iraqi invasion, in 1980
Dec 18, 2003, 12:05

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Baghdad Impressions
Series of photos and some impressions taken during another visit to Iraq - this time in Baghdad, and by an Iraqi!
Nov 25, 2003, 02:56

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With the 7th Field Hospital in Basrah, Part 2
Part 2 of this report is revealing the details about the base of the 7th Field Hospital in Basrah, and the Czech troops.
Nov 25, 2003, 02:39

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
With the 7th Field Hospital in Basrah, Part 1
The editor of ACIG.org was one of Austrian reporters invited by the Czech Ministry of Defence to visit the 7th Field Hospital Czech Army, in Basrah, Iraq. This is his report.
Nov 25, 2003, 02:35

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Iraqi Super-Bases
While underway over Iraq for a visit to the Czech 7th Field Hospital in Basrah, we've got the opportunity to see - and photograph - some of the most amazing Iraqi air bases; here is a pictorial report
Sep 26, 2003, 03:01

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Exhumating the Dead Iraqi Air Force
US troops unearth the burried Iraqi MiG-25RBS at the al-Taqaddum AB, some 250km west of Baghdad. Meanwhile, also the fate of "remaining" Iraqi Tu-22 "Blinder" bombers was established as well (see attachment on the bottom of this article)
Sep 25, 2003, 19:03

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Second Death of IrAF
For many of those directly involved, but also a number of interested observers, the largest surprise from the invasion of Iraq, in March and April 2003, was the complete absence of the Iraqi Air Force (IrAF). During the three weeks which the US and British forces needed to conquer Iraq and neutralize major military units, the IrAF flew not a single air sortie, while the air defences of the Iraqi Air Defence Force (IrADF) – even if some of them fought hard – were actually completely ineffective. This article reveals why and how could this happen.
Sep 25, 2003, 19:01

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
22 September 2003: Iranian Military Parade
Exclusive pictorial report from the Parade of Iranian Military forces in commemoration on the day of the Iraqi invasion, in 1980
Sep 22, 2003, 19:04

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
IRIAF Since 1988
Series of reports about the Iranian air arms and airspace industry: the first report offers details about the establishment of the new Iranian Air Force unit, equipped with ex-Iraqi Mirage F.1EQ and F.1BQ fighters, and its involvement in the Iranian anti-Taleban and drug-busting operations in 2001.
Sep 16, 2003, 03:08

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US Air-to-Air Victories during the Operation Desert Storm
A list of confirmed, claimed, and probable air-to-air victories scored by the US pilots during the II Persian Gulf War, 1991
Sep 16, 2003, 03:06

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Kuwaiti Air-to-Air Victories in 1990
List of confirmed, claimed, and probable air-to-air victories scored by the Kuwaiti pilots during the Iraqi invasion, in 1990
Sep 16, 2003, 03:03

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait; 1990
An exclusive insight into the short but fierce fight of the Kuwait Air Force against the overwhelming Iraqi invasion, in August 1990
Sep 16, 2003, 03:02

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Persian 'Cats
A small surprise for all the fans of the legendary "Cat".
Sep 16, 2003, 03:01

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Iraqi Air-to-Air Victories since 1967
List of confirmed, claimed, and probable air-to-air victories scored by the Iraqi pilots since 1967
Sep 16, 2003, 03:01

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Iranian Air-to-Air Victories, 1982-Today
List of confirmed, claimed, and probable air-to-air victories scored by Iranian pilots since 1982
Sep 16, 2003, 03:00

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Iranian Air-to-Air Victories 1976-1981
List of confirmed, claimed, and probable air-to-air victories scored by Iranian pilots in period 1976-1981
Sep 16, 2003, 02:58

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Tanker War, 1980-1988
List of warships and merchants attacked, damaged, or sunk by air and surface action during the I Persian Gulf War, 1980-1988.
Sep 13, 2003, 18:27

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Iraqi Air Force since 1948, Part 2
Gallery of artworks showing aircraft in service with the Iraqi Air Force since 1948.
Sep 13, 2003, 18:14

Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database
Iraqi Air Force Since 1948, Part 1
Gallery of artworks showing aircraft in service with the Iraqi Air Force since 1948.
Sep 12, 2003, 17:55

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Fire in the Hills: Iranian and Iraqi Battles of Autumn 1982
The History of a Two-Month-Long Air-Land Battle Between Iraq and Iran. This is the original text of the article published in AirEnthusiast magazine, Volume 104 (March/April 2003), updated ever since by additional materials received in response to this article.
Sep 9, 2003, 23:02

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I Persian Gulf War: Iraqi Invasion of Iran, September 1980
Insight into the condition of the Iraqi military at the time of invasion of Iran, in September 1980, including an Order of Battle of the Iraqi Army and Air Force
Sep 9, 2003, 06:33

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I Persian Gulf War, 1980-1988
Authors of the book “Iran-Iraq War in the Air, 1980-1988”, published in December 2002 by Schiffer Military Publishing, in the USA, offer an exclusive insight in the use of airpower during the First Persian Gulf War, revealing so far completely unknown or ignored facts.
Sep 9, 2003, 05:50

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Kuwait "Emergency", 1961
Iraqi claims on Kuwait are dating back into the 1930s, and even the threat of invasion is not as new as many believe. Iraq seriously threatened to invade Kuwait 1961: only a swift and bold British intervention prevented Baghdad from such an action.
Sep 9, 2003, 05:48

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Oman (and Dhofar) 1952-1979
The desert country of Oman was a scene of little known confrontations with Saudi Arabia, in the 1950s, as well as one of small numbers of insurgencies of the 20th Century that was concluded to the satisfaction of the local government. This in-depth article includes exclusive details about the involvement and experiences of British and Iranian pilots in the Dhofar War.
Sep 9, 2003, 05:47

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South Arabia and Yemen, 1945-1995
History of Air Operations in Southern Arabia and Yemen Since the End of the WWII

Sep 9, 2003, 05:43

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