8th March 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: a United Nations fire truck at Sarajevo Airport, operated by French UN soldiers. The front end, where the driver and hose operator sit, is armoured.

8th March 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: a United Nations fire truck at Sarajevo Airport, operated by French UN soldiers. The front end, where the driver and hose operator sit, is armoured. Stock Photo

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Johnny Saunderson / Alamy Stock Photo

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PJ588F

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163.8 MB (5 MB Compressed download)

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9696 x 5903 px | 82.1 x 50 cm | 32.3 x 19.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 March 1993

Location:

Sarajevo International Airport, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Whenever a Soviet-made Ilyushin Il-76 was due to take-off or land at Sarajevo Airport, two fire trucks were always in attendance. During the Bosnian War 1992-1995, the UN supplied the city with constant daily airlifts. Occasionally, Serb shelling and gunfire meant the airport would shut down for a few days. The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest of a capital city in the history of modern warfare lasting from 5th April 1992 to 29th February 1996 (1425 days).

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