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26 March 2003
Picture galleries: Oxfordshire at war

Much of 33 Squadron's flying is done at night, using night-vision equipment on helmets

Check the picture galleries on this page for images of Oxfordshire's involvement in the Iraq war.

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BENSON AT WORK

See pictures of RAF Benson at work in the desert - including fitting helicopters and 33 Squadon's night-flying operations

DESERT LIFE

When they're not at work, time off for RAF Benson personnel is spent under canvas - or going about the chores of daily life in the open air

DEPOT TO DESERT

A military depot near Bicester has been keeping the desert forces supplied with everything from tents to water tanks

THE RAF PREPARES

See pictures of personnel and aircraft at RAF Brize Norton and RAF Benson, taking in the build-up to war

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