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2003

Operation Telic Begins with Major RAF Commitment in Iraq

On 21 March 2003, Operation Telic began with a major RAF commitment, combining precision strike, coalition sorties and vast tanker support in Iraq.

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2003
Modern RAF
Operation Telic Begins with Major RAF Commitment in Iraq Featured
On 21 March 2003, Operation Telic began with a major RAF commitment, combining precision strike, coalition sorties and vast tanker support in Iraq.
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1941
Second World War
The RAF Short Stirling’s First Combat Operation
On 11 February 1941, the RAF Short Stirling flew its first combat mission when No. 7 Squadron joined a Bomber Command raid on Rotterdam.
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