RAF ensign-lowering ceremony in Basra

The Royal Air Force continues its withdrawal from Iraq with a ensign-lowering ceremony marking the end of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) RAF in Basra.

Royal Air Force help develop Iraqi flight safety

Royal Air Force held the first combined flight safety meeting at the Basra International Airport, which is becoming a significant transport hub for Iraq’s second city. The meeting, hosted by the Group Captain Andrew, the Commanding Officer of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW), brought together a host of key Iraqi Air Force and Basra International Airport management to develop a strategy to bring the airport flight safety into line with international standards.

For more information on Basra International Airport click here