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    First Shipment of Iraqi-purchased M1A1 Tanks Arrives [Image 3 of 7]

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    A sand-colored main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is loaded on a yellow flatbed transport trailer at what appears to be a port or dock facility. The tank features reactive armor packages on the turret sides and a small flag emblem visible on the turret front. Port cranes and industrial structures are visible in the background.

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    08.08.2010

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    United States Forces – Iraq, Deputy Commanding General (Advising and Training)

    The first shipment of M1A1 Abrams tanks arrived today at the port of Umm Qasr, Iraq. This initial delivery of 11 is the first of 140 systems that will be delivered throughout the coming year as part of a foreign military sales agreement between the U.S. and Iraqi governments.

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2010
    Date Posted: 08.08.2010 07:55
    Photo ID: 307549
    VIRIN: 100808-A-0020M-003
    Resolution: 1024x687
    Size: 398.09 KB
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ
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    Downloads: 31

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    A desert-tan painted main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams variant, is loaded on a yellow flatbed transport trailer at what appears to be a port or logistics facility. Military and civilian personnel are visible in the background alongside trucks and warehouse structures. The scene suggests a military equipment delivery or offloading operation.
    Multiple military tanks in desert tan/sand camouflage paint are loaded onto heavy-duty low-boy flatbed trailers at what appears to be a port facility. The tanks are secured with chains and the trailers are positioned near a large white ship visible in the background. This appears to be a military equipment transport or logistics operation at a seaport.
    A sand-colored main battle tank, identifiable as an M1 Abrams variant, is loaded on a yellow flatbed transport trailer at what appears to be a port or dock facility. The tank features reactive armor packages on the turret sides and a small flag emblem visible on the turret front. Port cranes and industrial structures are visible in the background.
    A military loading operation is underway at a port facility, where an M1 Abrams main battle tank is being driven off a large roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessel via a ramp. A dock worker in a high-visibility yellow vest and white hard hat is directing the vehicle with raised arms. Additional military vehicles and personnel are visible in the background near the dock.
    The image shows a sand-colored military tank displayed indoors, likely in a museum or exhibition hall. The tank's turret bears an Iraqi flag decal with Arabic text reading 'Allahu Akbar' (الله اكبر), and a serial number '3618E' is visible on the hull. The vehicle appears to be a captured or displayed Iraqi tank, possibly an M1 Abrams variant or T-72, shown in an indoor facility.
    A desert-tan painted main battle tank, consistent with an M1 Abrams variant, is being offloaded from a large roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessel onto a heavy-duty multi-axle yellow flatbed transport trailer at a port facility. The tank's turret is rotated approximately 180 degrees, facing rearward. Several personnel in civilian and military attire are visible supervising the operation on the dock.
    A desert-tan painted M1 Abrams main battle tank is positioned on a port dock or ship ramp, with a large blue-and-white roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessel visible in the background. The tank appears to be in the process of being loaded onto or offloaded from the ship. A crew member is visible in the commander's hatch area of the turret.

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