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Desert Storm Begins In The Gulf War
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1991

Desert Storm Begins In The Gulf War

On 16 January 1991, Operation Desert Storm began as coalition air forces, including RAF Tornados, opened the air campaign against Iraq.

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On 16 January 1991, Operation Desert Storm began as coalition air forces, including RAF Tornados, opened the air campaign against Iraq.
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