Explore Abu Ghraib in Iraq
Abu Ghraib in the region of Baghdād with its 900,000 inhabitants is a place in Iraq - some 13 mi or ( 20 km ) West of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Time in Abu Ghraib is now 09:47 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Hatim as Sultan, Muhammad Baqir, Shaykh 'Abd al Jabbar, Tall Abu Milh, and Karbala. Since you are here already, consider visiting Hatim as Sultan . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Abu Ghraib ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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An American Seabee
A seabee on deployment in Iraq. ..
Crowd Reaction to Obama at Al Faw Palace in Baghdad
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Blackhawk flight out of BIAP at night
First we lift off and hover so a C-130 can roll by us on the tarmac, only to fly back by and pass the C-130 and head down the runway like a fixed wing aircraft. I guess that helps control the no doubt ..
Taking off from Liberty
Early morning January 2007. Flying south over Saddam's old lake houses and villas ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Dur-Kurigalzu
Dur-Kurigalzu was a city in southern Mesopotamia near the confluence of the Tigris and Diyala rivers about 30 km west of the center of Baghdad. It was founded by a Kassite king of Babylon, Kurigalzu I, some time in the 14th century BC, and was abandoned after the fall of the Kassite dynasty.
Located at 33.35 44.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Camp Liberty
Camp Liberty is a former United States military installation in Baghdad, Iraq, now being used by the People's Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI). Camp Liberty first came into existence during the 2003 invasion of Iraq as Camp Victory North, and was renamed in mid-September 2004 (its Arabic translation is "Camp Al-Tahreer") to its later name of Camp Liberty. Other camps that make up the Victory Base Complex include Camp Victory (formerly known as Camp Victory South), Camp Striker, Seitz, and Camp Slayer.
Located at 33.30 44.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
2004 Iraq KBR convoy ambush
The 2004 Iraq KBR convoy ambush was an attack by Iraqi insurgents on April 9, 2004 during the Iraq War on a convoy of United States (US) supply trucks near the Baghdad International Airport. It happened in the midst of the Iraq spring fighting of 2004, which saw intensified clashes throughout the country. A convoy of 26 supply trucks operated by US defense contractor KBR escorted by the 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM), United States Army.
Located at 33.26 44.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad International Airport, and also Saddam International Airport originally,, is Iraq's largest airport, located in a suburb about 16 km west of downtown Baghdad in the Baghdad Governorate. It is the home base for Iraq's national airline, Iraqi Airways. It is often abbreviated BIAP, although BIAP is not an official airport code.
Located at 33.26 44.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
2003 Baghdad DHL attempted shootdown incident
On 22 November 2003, shortly after takeoff from Baghdad, Iraq, an Airbus A300 cargo plane owned by European Air Transport ("DHL") was struck on the left wing tip by a surface-to-air missile. Severe wing damage resulted in a fire and complete loss of hydraulic flight control systems. Because outboard left wing fuel tank 1A was full at takeoff, there was no fuel-air vapour explosion. Liquid jet fuel dropped away as 1A disintegrated. Inboard fuel tank 1 was pierced and leaking.
Located at 33.26 44.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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