10 April 2003
F/A-18s prepare for missions over Iraq

The start of a mission over Iraq: the F/A-18 deployment is part of the Australian contribution to enforce the elimination of weapons of mass destruction.

	An F/A-18 aircraft takes off over a USAF C5 Galaxy during Operation Falconer. (pic taken 30/03/03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	An F/A-18 waits its turn to refuel over Iraq during Operation Falconer. Aircraft from three coalition nations are present - a United States Air Force refueller and British GR-4 Tornados are pictured with an Australian F/A-18. (pic taken 31/03/03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	With afterburners on, an F/A-18 takes off for missions over Iraq as part of Operation Falconer (pic taken 21/03/03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	An F/A-18 fighter pilot checks behind during his preparations for take off on Operation Falconer. (pic taken 21/03/03) Low-Res | Hi-Res