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

Used to operating in the harsh climate of northern Australia, aircraft technicians have met the challenges of high tempo operations in desert conditions.
The F/A-18 detachment is part of Australia’s contribution to the international coalition’s efforts to remove the weapons of mass destruction from Iraq.

	F/A-18 flightline crews pre-flight the jets before missions over Iraq. (Date taken: 25 Mar 03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	The Commanding Officer acknowledges the 'all clear' from ground crew as he departs for a mission over Iraq. (Date taken: 25 Mar 03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	Light breaks over the flight line as ground crews prepare F/A-18 Hornets for the day's missions. (Date taken: 25 Mar 03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	F/A-18 pilot and crew pre-flight a jet before missions over Iraq. (Date taken: 25 Mar 03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	An international coalition aircraft flys past the sun during a sandstorm on its way to support efforts to remove weapons of mass destruction. (Date taken: 26 Mar03) Low-Res | Hi-Res
	Two F15 Eagles taxi out for a night mission as two Austalian F/A-18 Hornets return from a mission against Iraq. (Date taken: 29 Mar 03) Low-Res | Hi-Res