Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet IZ D028a, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003
Original double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet produced during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Printed in Arabic, the leaflet warns Iraqi air defense personnel not to fire on Coalition aircraft and states that choosing to fire will bring overwhelming retaliation.
Leaflet Number: IZ D028a
Operation: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Conflict / War: Iraq War
Year: 2003
Country / Theater: Iraq
Language(s): Arabic
Format: Original printed leaflet, double-sided, black-and-white
Provenance: Airdropped leaflet acquired from the family of a U.S. military commander.
Translation:
Front: “Your attack on Coalition aircraft calls for your destruction.”
Back: “Do not fire on Coalition aircraft. If you choose to fire, you will be destroyed. Coalition forces will attack with crushing force. You have the choice.”
Imagery: Front shows a Coalition aircraft flying toward the viewer, framed by two large bombs and Arabic text warning Iraqi personnel that attacks on Coalition aircraft will result in destruction. Back contains an Arabic warning message inside a decorative border, with a faint bomb graphic behind the text.
Objective: To deter Iraqi air defense personnel from firing on Coalition aircraft by warning that any attack will trigger overwhelming retaliation and destruction.
Condition: Very good condition. Original example with clean black-and-white printing, light handling wear, minor creasing, and faint surface marks. Text and imagery remain clearly legible.
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