Battle of Al Waki Market

The Battle of Al Waki Market was a battle that took place in August 2007 in 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.

Battle of Al Waki Market

The Battle of Al Waki Market was a battle that took place in August 2007 in 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.