Battle of Al Waki Market

Battle of Al Waki Market
Part of the Iraq War
Date7 August 2007
Location
Al Waki Market, Basra, Iraq
Result British victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Iraqi insurgents
Strength

 Royal Air Force

  • No. 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment B Flight
 50 insurgents
Casualties and losses
1 killed 16 killed

The Battle of Al Waki Market took place in August 2007 in Al Waki Market in Basra, Iraq, between No. 1 Squadron RAF Regiment and approximately 50 members of the Iraqi insurgency. It is notable as the battle for which the first Military Cross was awarded to an airman of the Royal Air Force.

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