Operazione Locusta

Operazione Locusta is the code name given to the contribution of the Italian Air Force in the 1991 Gulf War.

Operazione Locusta
Part of Gulf War

One of the Italian Tornadoes used in the operation
Date25 September 1990 – March 1991
Location
Iraq and occupied Kuwait
Result Italian victory
Belligerents
Republic of Italy Ba'athist Iraq
Commanders and leaders
Marshal Mario Arpino
Captain Maurizio (POW)
Gianmarco Bellini (POW)
Units involved
 Iraqi Air Force
Strength
300 personnel Unknown
Casualties and losses
1 Tornado lost Unknown
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