Reply With QuoteIve only seen them in solider mag, havent heared of any in our armoury either, im just guessing that they would be sent out to the ops battlions ?, those pics must have been taken outside of bastion on the ranges ?Originally Posted by AIRBORNEJOCK
HK have been making the guns for a bit weve got a few in the armoury but i dont know if weve purchased the new lightweight one have we?ive still to see a piccatinny top cover or a fluted barrel on any of our guns.Room clearence with a gmpg thats the way to do it, wonder if its the new HK light weight one
Ive only seen them in solider mag, havent heared of any in our armoury either, im just guessing that they would be sent out to the ops battlions ?, those pics must have been taken outside of bastion on the ranges ?
ah soldier the peddlar of army propaganda i seen that article where were getting polymer mags.............never seen them.new lighter gpmgs..........unseen.new LSWs...........never seen them dont want to!the only thing ive seen is the L29.
those lads in the pics Are from the theatre reserve in cyprus seen on the news theyve just went into NAD E ALI in battalion strngth with a ANA kandak.
Interesting, what at the weight specs/comparisons with the new lighter Gimpy?
British and Afghan Forces Launch Operation Tor Shezada (Black Prince) in Central Helmand
British forces led by 1st Battalion, The Duke Of Lancaster’s Regiment this morning launched an operation to further squeeze insurgents in Central Helmand.
Operation Tor Shezada – Black Prince – has been planned and is being executed by ISAF forces working hand-in-hand with their Afghan counterparts. British troops will partner Afghan forces from 3rd Brigade, 215 Corps to clear insurgents from Sayedebad to the south of Nad-e Ali in Helmand Province, in parallel to similar operations by the United States Marine Corps in Northern Marjah.
Soldiers from Somme company keeping watch outside their new compound, allowing the Royal Engineers to chop down trees that are blocking the view from the new bases sentry positions.
Soldiers from Somme Company filling in sandbags to be used for base defenses.
A soldier from 1LANCS prepares to board a Chinook in Helmand Province Afghanistan.
Sources:
http://helmandblog.blogspot.com/2010...es-launch.html
http://helmandblog.blogspot.com/2010...move-into.html
Last edited by Hauser; 07-31-2010 at 06:40 AM.
Great pics Vor and Hauser, cheers very much
U.K. Soldiers Take Wild U.S. Osprey Ride
Soldiers with the United Kingdom's 664 Squadron of the Army Air Corps take a wild ride on a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). The U.K. soldiers were invited to the squadron to see how the U.S. aviation crews work. It was one of several visits as both country's aviation service members visited each others' squadrons to VMM-365 used this orientation flight to familiarize the U.K. soldiers with the Osprey's aerial prowess. The 664 Squadron soldiers are familiar with agile aircraft - they work with AH-64D Apache light attack helicopters. However, the smiles seemed almost permanent as the soldiers left the much-larger Osprey impressed with the aircraft's capability to pull off roller coaster-like moves.
More of Tor Shezada:
Soldiers from Somme Company filling in sandbags to be used for base defenses.
Soldiers from Somme Company build up defensive positions at a newly occupied compound.
A soldier from Somme Company looking through the sight of the brand new sharp shooter rifle, during a patrol.
A soldier from the Royal Engineers clears trees that are obstructing the views of a sentry position at the new patrol bases.
Troops taking a quick breather after a hard night of work.
Last edited by Hauser; 07-31-2010 at 06:37 AM.
I know the Yanks have been looking at shotgun's to replace bayonets, but from the 2nd to last photo it would seem that the British Army's gone for a "highly unconventional" solution.
Really nice photos Hauser thanks for posting them
Now imagine the face of the Talis if they discovered their brothers had been ripped to shreds by a charging company of chainsaw wielding squaddies
More seriously thanks to ALL posters in this thread for the effort and information you put in! This is greatly appreciated
Great pictures, some of the best I have seen for a while with the new gear. I chose one of them for a new background on my laptop. Thanks for posting.
Fix chainsaws, hope u can still fire your Rifle with it attched, awsome photos
Somme Company preparing to enter a small village at first light, on day two of Op TOR SHEZADA.
Somme Company on a IED clearance patrol on day two of Op TOR SHEZADA.
Both British and Afghanistan soldiers searching and clearing a small village of IED's on day two of Op TOR SHEZADA.
Soldiers from Somme Company the 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancasterís Regiment taking up defensive positions at the edge of the vilage whilst British and Afghan troops search the village for IED's.
Explosives and IED components being destroyed by members from the Counter IED task force on day two of Op TOR SHEZADA.
Source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/uk-forces-afghanistan/
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