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Tent City (site)

Saudi Arabia / as-Sarqiyah / al-Awjam /
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The outlines visible here are the remains of the tent city used by U.S. military forces who utilized the airport during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
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Coordinates:   26°28'58"N   49°49'43"E

Comments

  • crsaw124
    My unit stayed at this tent city for several months. I uploaded a few photos. Although they are not specific, they give an idea of what it was like.
  • hmn88
    was the first photo taken above the airport? upload more if you have!
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