Tikrit Collection

An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns from a mission over Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief

Aerial view of unknown forward operating base in Northern Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter on the tarmac at COB Speicher, Iraq
An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter sits on the tarmac at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

AH-64D Apache Longbow Hydra 70 rockets in its pod
AH-64D Apache Longbow 2.75-inch Hydra 70 rockets in its pod, Tikrit, Iraq

Kermit Roosevelt at Tikrit, Mesopotamia, during WW1
Captain Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943), a son of the former President of the United States, seen here (left) with others at the recently captured Tikrit, Mesopotamia (now Iraq)

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

HDR image of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk
High dynamic range image of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns from a mission over Iraq
An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns from a mission over Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A UH-60 Black Hawk parked at a military base in Tikrit, Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk parked on the maintenance pad at a military base in Tikrit, Iraq

An AH-64D Apache Longbow at a U.S. operating base near Tikrit, Iraq

Crew Chiefs stand beside their UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior hovers over the flight line at Camp Speicher, Iraq

High dynamic range image of a pilot in front of a OH-58D Kiowa helicopter at Camp Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq

A flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher
A UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher, Tikrit, Iraq

Two UH-60 Black Hawks underway on a mission over northern Iraq

Wide angle view of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

A pair AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff
Tikrit, Iraq - A pair of AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter parked on the flight line under a full moon
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lit up by multiple flash units under a full moon

An RQ-5 Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle

Maintenance crew work on an AH-64D Apache Longbow at night on a military base in Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter takes off from COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Iraq
OH-58D Kiowa helicopters on the flight line at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A T-6 Texan flying over Camp Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq
June 29, 2011 - An instructor pilot instructs an Iraqi student pilot during a morning sortie over Combat Operation Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq

COB Speicher, Iraq - An Iraqi Airforce T-6 Texan trainer aircraft at sunset
COB Speicher, Iraq - An Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft at sunset

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter flies past the tower on Camp Speicher

Front view of an AH-64D Apache helicopter
Front view of an AH-64D Apache Longbow on the flight line, Tikrit, Iraq

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior pilot stands beside his aircraft

High dynamic range image of an AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Front view of a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter armed with two 7.62mm M240B machine guns on the doors

Front view of a UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq - A T-6 Texan trainer aircraft of the Iraqi Air Force

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Speicher, Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the maintenance pad at Camp Speicher, Iraq

Camp Speicher, Iraq - U. S. Air Force pilots in an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer
Camp Speicher, Iraq - U.S. Air Force pilots in an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft

Crew cheif equipped with night vision goggles mans a M240G machine gun aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter

Field maintenance on a CH-47 Chinook, Tikrit, Iraq

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

A UH-60 Black Hawk taxis out for a mission over northern Iraq

A MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle landing on the runway at COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher

The interior cockpit of an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft on COB Speicher

A UH-60 Black Hawk taking off for a mission over northern Iraq

A MQ-1 Predator over COB Speicher at sunset, Tikrit, Iraq

A group of AH-64D Apache helicopters landing on the runway
A group of four AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters return to COB Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, after completing a mission over Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lit up by multiple external flash units, Tikrit, Iraq

A UH-60 Black Hawk landing at a military base in Iraq
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter landing at a military base in Iraq

Low angle view of an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the flight line at dusk in Tikrit, Iraq
Tikrit, Iraq - A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on the flight line at dusk

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"Tikrit: A Glimpse into the Dynamic Operations in Northern Iraq" An AH-64 Apache helicopter soars through the skies, a symbol of power and precision in Tikrit. The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief stands tall, ready to embark on another mission in Tikrit's challenging terrain. From an aerial view, an unknown forward operating base comes into focus, showcasing the strategic importance in Northern Iraq. On the tarmac at COB Speicher, an OH-58D Kiowa helicopter awaits its next assignment amidst the bustling activity in Tikrit. Mesopotamia witnessed history during WW1 as Kermit Roosevelt stood at Tikrit, forever etching this place into our collective memory. Captured with high dynamic range imaging techniques, a U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules dominates the sky above Tikrit with its sheer size and capability. Amidst modern warfare advancements, a MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle silently patrols over Tikrit's vast landscapes for enhanced security measures. Witnessing raw firepower in action, an AH-64D Apache Longbow unleashes a hydra rocket over Iraq from within the boundaries of Tikrit. Equipped with night vision goggles inside their cockpit sanctuary, pilots aboard CH-47 Chinook helicopters navigate through darkness to fulfill their missions over Tikrit's troubled territories. HDR technology captures every detail as a pilot sits confidently inside the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter before taking off on another daring operation from within Tikrit's borders. An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns triumphantly from yet another mission over Iraq - evidence of relentless efforts made by brave soldiers stationed at bases like those found in Tikrit.