Reply With QuoteHMS Manchester becomes the first British warship to visit Cuba since 1959
HMS Dragon is now on sea trials
HMS Manchester becomes the first British warship to visit Cuba since 1959
A mighty Trojan Tank belonging to 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, cuts through the sand on Operation Hamkari in Afghanistan. The AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) is used in conjuction with other vehicles and the Python weapon system for clearing IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices).
The bulk of British military operations in Afghanistan are concentrated in central Helmand. But Royal Engineers have spent the past two months lending their awesome capabilities to Afghan and US forces clearing a key area of Kandahar province.
Since September, 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), have provided close engineering support to the 2nd Battalion of the US ArmyÕs 502nd Regiment, and their partnered Afghan National Army kandak, in KandaharÕs Zharay district.
Zharay district contains the Horn of Panjwai, an insurgent stronghold from where attacks on Kandahar City have been enabled and supported, and Sangsar, the Taleban's spiritual birthplace and former home of Mullah Omar. Under this effort, known as Operation HAMKARI - or as the soldiers call it "The Battle of Kandahar" - the intent has been to defeat insurgent elements and increase Afghan government influence across the area, as well as enable development west of Kandahar City.
Photographer: Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
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That's one amazing looking beast, would love to have a go
MoD Images:
Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, inspects soldiers at a passing out parade at the Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn
[Picture: Andy Cargill, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, takes the salute at a passing out parade at the Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn
[Picture: Andy Cargill, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers HMS Daring and HMS Dauntless on manoeuvres south of the Isle of Wight [Picture: LA(Phot) Simmo Simpson, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
HMS Portland arrives back in Plymouth [Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Hooper, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Ratings from HMS Portland line the upper deck as the ship follows formation for the fleet review in Valparaiso, Chile, to mark the country's 200th anniversary of independence [Picture: LA(Phot) Ian Simpson, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
HMS Portland comes face-to-face with the Nordenskjold Glacier
in South Georgia [Picture: LA(Phot) Ian Simpson, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Again, spectacular photos! HMS Portland alongside that glacier; great stuff!
I have read that some people don't like the new style No 2's FAD (Future Army Dress). I must say they look quite similar to the No2 dress we used to wear back in the 70's and I think they look OK.
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland is pictured in the Indian Ocean whilst conducting Counter-Piracy Operations. Photographer: LA(Phot) AJ MacLeod Image 45152032.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Royal Navy Type 23 HMS Kent is pictured as she transits up the Firth of Forth. The frigate was heading to the Defence Ammunitions Base at Crombie to off load her ammunition before taking the short trip down river to Rosyth Naval Base to start her long awaited Re-fit. Photographer: LA(Phot) Stuart Hill Image 45152026.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
The band played several concerts in Camp Bastion Photo: Lt Nick Southall RN/MOD Crown Copyright/2010
Members of the band play the last post on Armistice Day Photo: Cpl Mark Webster RLC/MOD Crown Copyright/2010
Pte Jessica Thompson, my assistant, showing a Local National how to treat a wound Captain Jo Lowe/MOD Crown Copyright/2010
Other pics abour warship "Mitchell" visiting Cuba: http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...mber-17th-2010
Royal Marines from Type 22 frigate HMS Cornwall are pictured during boarding drills from the ship's Pacific 24 seaboats. Using boarding ladders, the marines practiced the hazardous process of embarking and disembarking a ship at sea. The Royal Navy is often required to board and search vessels that are suspected of breaking international law, usually either piracy or narcotics smuggling.
Photographer: LA(Phot) Dave Jenkins
From www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Very naval themed lately
Royal Marines receive campaign medals and exercise Freedom of Taunton
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents an Afghanistan campaign medal to a Royal Marine who was wounded in action [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Vicki Benwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents an Elizabeth Cross to the parents of a fallen Royal Marine [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Vicki Benwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents an Afghanistan campaign medal to a Royal Marine at Norton Manor Camp [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Vicki Benwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
ARRC prepares in Norway for deployment to Afghanistan40 Commando Royal Marines conduct a march past on the parade ground following the presentation of their Afghanistan campaign medals [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Vicki Benwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Mission training in the Combined Joint Operations Centre on a busy day
[Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Lieutenant Colonel Gavin O'Keeffe, Chief of Operations at the Combined Joint Operations Centre, meets Lieutenant General David Rodriguez, Commander ISAF Joint Command [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
It's either RN or Afghan for me here at the moment - I need more good fresh stuff from the RAF to try to keep it balanced...Originally Posted by NovocastrianUK
Very naval themed lately
There is someone from the RAF in NovocastrianUK's post, that's quite enough for a few weeks!
Great pics!.
A simulated casualty is rushed to a rescue helicopter during a training exercise for 51 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment at Paramali Village training area, Cyprus. Photographer: SAC Phil Cooke Image 45152018.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment are warmly welcomed by cheering crowds at Episkopi in Cyprus [Picture: Corporal Dave Blackburn RAF, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
Bandsmen lead the parade as soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment march past the central dais to cheering crowds at Episkopi in Cyprus [Picture: Corporal Dave Blackburn RAF, Crown Copyright/MOD 2010]
A Royal Air Force windsurfer flips over after hitting a wave during the Forces Open Wave Windsurfing Championships off the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales in 2010. Photographer: Corporal Paul Oldfield Image 45152017.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
A Royal Air Force serviceman is pictured in North Wales during trials for the RAF Mountain Biking Team for 2010. Photographer: Corporal Paul Oldfield
Image 45152008.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
A soldier throws his opponent during a training match for the Combined Services Judo Team in preparation for the National Team Championships. Photographer: Cpl Laura Bibby Image 45151758.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
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