Soldiers board a Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter during Operation Omid Haft in Afghanistan.
Hundreds of Afghan soldiers, supported by British and coalition forces have taken part in a major operation in Central Helmand to clear out insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds.
Operation Omid Haft was planned and executed by the Afghan National Army (ANA) partnered by International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops. For several days, Afghan Warriors battled alongside Royal Marines and soldiers in harsh and hostile terrain where the enemy have intimidated and threatened the Afghan population for many years.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45152767.jpg
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Photographer: POA(Phot) Hamish Burke
Image 45152767.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Tags: Royal Air Force RAF Equipment Helicopter Merlin HC3 Army Personnel Non-Identifiable Soldier Operation Op Campaign Herrick Afghanistan Afganistan Helmand Omid Haft Defence Free Defense UK British Military LASHKAR GAH HELMAND PROVINCE
A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft at an airbase in the Middle East, home to the RAF 901 Expeditionary Air Wing B Flight.
901 EAW B Flt provides a strategic Air transport Hub and Passenger Handling Facility to ensure the continuity of the 2nd Air Line Of Communication (ALOC), an integral part of the UK Strategic Airbridge in direct support of Operation HERRICK and Operation KIPION.
It is also plays a vital role in the transport of equipment on Operation SUNDERLAND, the sail-fly programme moving armoured vehicles into Theatre. In addition to operational traffic of C-17, C-130, BAE-146, charter aircraft, B Flt also supports a wide array of Coalition and exercise aircraft.
Photographer: Sergeant Ross Tilly RAF
Image 45153116.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Tags: RAF C-17 901EAW B Flt Op Herrick 99Sqn Royal Air Force Equipment Aircraft Transport Globemaster C-17A Defence Defense UK British Military Middle East
A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft at an airbase in the Middle East, home to the RAF 901 Expeditionary Air Wing B Flight.
901 EAW B Flt provides a strategic Air transport Hub and Passenger Handling Facility to ensure the continuity of the 2nd Air Line Of Communication (ALOC), an integral part of the UK Strategic Airbridge in direct support of Operation HERRICK and Operation KIPION.
It is also plays a vital role in the transport of equipment on Operation SUNDERLAND, the sail-fly programme moving armoured vehicles into Theatre. In addition to operational traffic of C-17, C-130, BAE-146, charter aircraft, B Flt also supports a wide array of Coalition and exercise aircraft.
Photographer: Sergeant Ross Tilly RAF
Image 45153117.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Tags: RAF C-17 901EAW B Flt Op Herrick 99Sqn Royal Air Force Equipment Aircraft Transport Globemaster C-17A Defence Defense UK British Military Middle East
A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft at an airbase in the Middle East, home to the RAF 901 Expeditionary Air Wing B Flight.
901 EAW B Flt provides a strategic Air transport Hub and Passenger Handling Facility to ensure the continuity of the 2nd Air Line Of Communication (ALOC), an integral part of the UK Strategic Airbridge in direct support of Operation HERRICK and Operation KIPION.
It is also plays a vital role in the transport of equipment on Operation SUNDERLAND, the sail-fly programme moving armoured vehicles into Theatre. In addition to operational traffic of C-17, C-130, BAE-146, charter aircraft, B Flt also supports a wide array of Coalition and exercise aircraft.
Photographer: Sergeant Ross Tilly RAF
Image 45153119.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Tags: RAF C-17 901EAW B Flt Op Herrick 99Sqn Royal Air Force Equipment Aircraft Transport Globemaster C-17A Defence Defense UK British Military Middle East
A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft at an airbase in the Middle East, home to the RAF 901 Expeditionary Air Wing B Flight.
901 EAW B Flt provides a strategic Air transport Hub and Passenger Handling Facility to ensure the continuity of the 2nd Air Line Of Communication (ALOC), an integral part of the UK Strategic Airbridge in direct support of Operation HERRICK and Operation KIPION.
It is also plays a vital role in the transport of equipment on Operation SUNDERLAND, the sail-fly programme moving armoured vehicles into Theatre. In addition to operational traffic of C-17, C-130, BAE-146, charter aircraft, B Flt also supports a wide array of Coalition and exercise aircraft.
Photographer: Sergeant Ross Tilly RAF
Image 45153112.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk
Tags: RAF C-17 901EAW B Flt Op Herrick 99Sqn Royal Air Force Equipment Aircraft Transport Globemaster C-17A Defence Defense UK British Military Middle East