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British Forces in Kuwait

British Forces in Kuwait Stock Photo

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PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

G68M7N

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5.1 MB (227.6 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

1926 x 933 px | 32.6 x 15.8 cm | 12.8 x 6.2 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

18 March 2003

Location:

Kuwait

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Brothers in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment Battle Group (from left top then bottom) Sgt Jim Liddy 32 from and brother Sgt Jason 30, both from Sunderland, Sgt Karl Saxby, 32, and L C John Saxby, 23, both from Hull, LC mark Stesil, 22, * ... and LC Iain Stesil, 24, both from Doncaster, Sgt Maj Jeff Elson, 35, and brother Sgt Richard Elson From Cornwall, Capt Simon Ridgway, 27, and brother Capt Nick Ridgway, 27, from Exeter, Private Dale Kendrick, 20, and brother Alex Kendrick, 19, from Plymouth, Corp Dave Dymock, 22 (brother on special assignment) - in front P Whiting, 18, from Darlington (brother Darren, 20, in hospital) and Trooper Mark Layer, 22, and brother Gareth Layer, 21, from Cornwall, on the Iraq/ Kuwait Border.

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