Squadron Leader Tim Bullement checks a Tornado F3 aircraft at RAF
Leuchars in Scotland, February 7, 2003. The squadron is due to head to
the Gulf on Saturday following an announcement by Britain's Defence
Secretary Geoff Hoon on February 6 that Britain is to send 75 more RAF
aircraft to the Gulf region as part of its preparations for a possible
war with Iraq. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell Pictures of the month February
2003

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