BBC News | In pictures: Key moments in RAF history, 2003: The Iraq War

2003: The Iraq War

The UK launches Operation Telic � its involvement in the US-led war against Iraq.

Around a third of the RAF�s strength at the time is deployed to the Gulf, taking part in 6% of coalition sorties.

The Royal Air Force Regiment, which protects aircraft and crew on the ground, deployed to Basra.


�In pictures:�Key moments in RAF history

	2003: The Iraq War The UK launches Operation Telic � its involvement in the US-led war against Iraq. Around a third of the RAF�s strength at the time is deployed to the Gulf, taking part in 6% of coalition sorties. The Royal Air Force Regiment, which protects aircraft and crew on the ground, deployed to Basra.