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Best of Defence Imagery 2020
Image of a Royal Norwegian Navy submarine HNoMS Utsira (S 310), surfacing off the coast of Iceland. Whilst two members of the crew are photographed waving at a Royal Navy photographer, who was onboard HMS Kent's Merlin helicopter at the time.
HMS Kent has been involved in a wide array of operations over the last three months, from exercising with the Americans in the Arctic Circle, taking part in Exercise BALTOPS 20 with numerous NATO units to working alongside HMS Queen Elizabeth in the North Sea.
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Image shows a falcon perched on the hand of an airfield Falconer at the Siauliai air base in Lithuania. The role of the falconer seems out of place in a setting where fast jets take to the skies, but this ancient art is vital in keeping the airspace safe from bird strikes.
Op AZOTIZE is the UK's contribution to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission ensuring the security of the skies above Lithuania the other Baltic States. RAF Typhoons of No.6 Squadron, from RAF Lossiemouth, are working alongside a detachment of Spanish F-18 fighters of Ejercito Del Aire.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of ZZ336, the Prime Minister’s Voyager aircraft, captured at night whilst at RAF Brize Norton.
AN RAF Voyager has been converted to provide a cost effective, secure and flexible transport solution for Government Ministers and the Royal Family. The aircraft now proudly displays the Union Flag alongside RAF markings and is now ready to represent the UK across the globe.
The smart new paint scheme will promote ‘Global Britain’ during missions to transport large VIP, Royal and business delegations across the world, creating British jobs and contributing to the continued health of the economy.
After weeks of extensive and complex works, the Voyager returned to RAF Brize Norton where it will be based alongside the rest of the RAF Voyager fleet. Alongside its VIP Role, the aircraft remains certified for its original use, including Air-to-Air Refuelling. It can fly from and to almost any airport across the world that can take an Airbus A330, and its range will allow it to reach much of the world without costly and time-consuming refuelling.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of HMS Tamar, seen here sailing past Saint Michaels Mount, Cornwall in the UK.
HMS Tamar is a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Navy. Named after the River Tamar in England, this is the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Tamar.
She is the fourth Batch 2 River-class vessel to be built and was formally commissioned on 4 June 2020.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of Chelsea Pensioners watching a ‘virtual’ Guard of Honour within the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
Troops from the King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) Public Duties Roulement Company (PDRC) provided a ‘virtual’ Guard of Honour for their Colonel-in-Chief, HRH The Princess Royal, at the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) in London.
The occasion was to recognise HRH’s 50 years of service as Colonel-in-Chief of the unit (first as 14/20 King’s Hussars and then as KRH) and included the gifting of a bespoke medal to the Princess. The parade was static and social distanced with a film crew capturing the event on a ’live’ link through to HRH and enabling the ‘virtual’ presentation of the medal.
The choice of the Royal Hospital as a venue is significant as it provided an entertaining but responsible and safe event for the In-Pensioners, notably those who share a link to HRH through her various military commitments and the current Governor of the Hospital is General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE, who is also the Colonel of the Regiment.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of the Red Arrows, seen here leading the Patrouille de France (PAF) display team over the River Thames in London.
President Macron visited London to mark 80 years since De Gaulle’s historic broadcast from London to Occupied France and the UK Armed Forces were proud to host the French President to the city.
On behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall received The President of the French Republic at Clarence House to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of General de Gaulle’s ‘Appel’ on 18th June 1940.
The Armed Forces led a small ceremony near Charles De Gaulle’s headquarters in London at Carlton Gardens, during which President Macron awarded the Legion d’honneur to the city of London.
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Image of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, and the Patrouille De France are both seen here flying over Paris in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of a speech by Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces. Known as the Appeal of 18 June, the speech is often considered to be the origin of the French Resistance to Nazi occupation during the Second World War.
De Gaulle spoke to the French people from London after the fall of France and was broadcast live by BBC radio. He stressed France was not alone and reminded those listening that Great Britain would support the French to retake their country. It is regarded as one of the most important speeches in French history.
Following the Patrouille De France over Paris, past monuments such as Arc de Triompe and the Eiffel Tower on this 80th anniversary reinforces the bond between our nation, it is a great honour.
The flypast was then mirrored over London, this time with the Red Arrows leading the 18 jet formation over historic buildings such as Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards and Number 10 Downing Street.
Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows showcase the excellence of the RAF and represent the United Kingdom both at home and overseas. The team consists of 11 pilots, nine of whom fly in the display, and more than 100 support personnel and technicians.
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Image of the President of France Emmanuel Macron and HRH Prince Charles, seen here both holding umbrellas as they walk the grounds of Clarence House in London.
President Macron visited London to mark 80 years since De Gaulle’s historic broadcast from London to Occupied France and the UK Armed Forces were proud to host the French President to the city.
On behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall received The President of the French Republic at Clarence House to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of General de Gaulle’s ‘Appel’ on 18th June 1940.
The Armed Forces led a small ceremony near Charles De Gaulle’s headquarters in London at Carlton Gardens, during which President Macron awarded the Legion d’honneur to the city of London.
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Image shows members of the RAF Tactical Medical Wing and the Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) performing a mock casualty evacuation.
A Royal Air Force transport aircraft has been adapted to carry medical patients in record time and at no cost to assist in the Governments COVID-19 response.
In just two months two BAe146 Mk.3 aircraft operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt have been adapted to transport critically ill patients and RAF medical staff for the first time.
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Image of RAF Typhoons from XI(F) Squadron, met up with a United States Air Force B52 aircraft of the 5th Bomber Wing, north of Scotland, over the North Sea on 15th June 2020.
The mission was to conduct a long range strategic sortie to the Baltic Region and meet up with further NATO aircraft involved with the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission, including RAF Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth in Morayshire that have been deployed to the region since April 2020.
The The Typhoons from XI(F) Sqn were supported by a Voyager tanker from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, with coordination being provided by Sentry and Sentinel aircraft from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
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Image of troops paying a socially distanced tribute to Her Majesty on her official Birthday at Windsor Castle. The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, turned out in the Quadrangle accompanied by a reduced Massed Band of the Household Division today (13/06/2020).
Ordinarily, Guardsmen would be shoulder-to-shoulder, enabling them to maintain dressing' or staying in line with one another, but in keeping with government COVID-19 guidelines on social distancing, each Guardsman was tasked with standing 2.2m apart, measured by three turns of the pace stick.
Soldiers were chosen due to the fact they are either living in the Windsor area, on duty at the Castle, or based in Barracks nearby, so limiting the amount of travel required.
The special ceremony for Her Majesty was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Llewelyn-Usher. Music included many stirring Welsh favourites and was conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Simon Haw. An event of this nature has not happened in Windsor for the Sovereign's birthday since 1895, and today the Household Division demonstrated new ceremonial drill moves that have been developed in order to deliver the ceremonial standards for which they are recognised around the world while conforming to strict social distancing guidelines. Immediately following the ceremony, the Windsor Castle Guard returned to the guardroom to resume their guard duty.
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Portrait of Chief Officer Engineering, David Mann at his station onboard RFA Argus.
RFA Argus is a Primary Casualty Receiving Ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. It has a 100-bed medical complex on board. She acts as a floating medical facility.
The Royal Navy plays an essential part of the UK's military response to support people affected by Hurricanes by providing humanitarian and disaster relief to the Caribbean Islands.
When disasters occur, infrastructure and resources can be crippled, with shortages of food and water supplies and a lack of basic services like sanitation and electricity.
Responding humanely to these life-threatening scenarios is central to the Royal Navy's ethos - we have the skills, know-how and equipment to make a real difference, however extreme the circumstances.
A self-sustaining, flexible force for good - even in the most challenging conditions – The crew will work alongside local emergency services re-establishing law and order, restoring water and power, repairing buildings like hospitals and schools, reopening airstrips and roads.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a RAF Typhoon aircraft of No 1435 Sqn, seen here providing continued air defence cover for the Falkland Islands and surrounding territories. RAF pilots are ready all year round as a Quick Reaction Force.
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Image of Gunner Joanna Waddington taking great care of Frank, one of the horses at Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
As the country entered lock-down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, horses from Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery were sent to the Leicestershire countryside for an early rest and recuperation period. This is usually reserved for the summer months after they have completed their annual ceremonial season, including firing a gun salute on Coronation Day on 2 June, however in line with Public Health England guidance, only a small number of officers, soldiers and horses from Kings Troop remained in London to carry out essential training and maintenance.
Kings Troop, which is a ceremonial unit in the British Army, consists of around 140 Household Troops and 100 horses, all based in George VI Lines in Woolwich, South East London. Their primary role is ceremonial, as the saluting battery of Her Majesty's Household providing ceremonial gun salutes to mark coronation days, royal birthdays, royal births, and other state ceremonial occasions. Soldiers from Kings Troop also conduct military training exercises, take part in military sports competitions, and have even featured with their horses in Downton Abbey.
The UK Armed Forces are due to resume training that was paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and Defence activity is gradually scaling up in accordance with Public Health England guidelines on social distancing. The horses from Kings Troop that were sent to grass during the lockdown period, are now undertaking a seven week reconditioning programme back in Woolwich. This involves coat, mane and tail maintenance, clipping and caring for their feet, re-fitting horse shoes and providing all horses with a gradual fitness programme to bring them back into work.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a Royal Marine showcasing the new Commando Uniform 2020.
Royal Marines will be kitted out with a brand-new uniform as the commandos undergo their most significant transformation and rebranding since World War Two.
The elite commandos of the Royal Navy are undertaking a notable development project – known as the Future Commando Force programme – which will see an overhaul of the way the Green Berets operate.
This will involve more Royal Marines operating from the sea as high-readiness troops, forward deployed and always ready to react, whether that’s for war-fighting, specific combat missions such as commando raids, or providing humanitarian assistance.
As part of this restructuring, the Royal Marines will have a new look that is in-keeping with the maritime traditions of the Corps but also gives recognition to their commando forebears of World War Two.
As a clear indication of the Royal Marines’ integration with the Royal Navy, the White Ensign features on one sleeve with the iconic Fairbairn Sykes Dagger patch stitched to the other to signify attachment to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
Complementing that is the traditional Royal Marines Commando insignia, which will return to the design first worn by commandos when they launched daring raids into Nazi-occupied Europe.
The flash with red writing and navy-blue background will be worn once again, as the commandos evolve to conduct more raids from the sea, persistently deployed to counter the threats of the modern-day battlefield.
Not only does the uniform embrace the Royal Marines’ strong, renowned identity, it naturally has real-world performance benefits too.
The NATO procured uniform – which is made by USA-based firm Crye Precision – is 17 per cent lighter weight, has three-times higher tear-strength, is 60 per cent faster-drying and four-times more breathable than the typical 50/50 cotton/nylon kit.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Gurkha recruits are presented their rank slides while maintaining social distancing during their pass out parade at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick.
Gurkha recruits have marked the end of their Phase 1 training at Infantry Training Centre Catterick with a pass-out parade on Helles Square.
The future soldiers of the British Army are trained at the northern Unit, which currently runs four versions of the Combat Infantrymans Course (Line Infantry, Foot Guards, PARAs and Gurkhas).
The ceremony also coincides with The Republic of Nepal Day, which is celebrated annually in both the capital city of Kathmandu and around the world, commemorating the country becoming a federal democratic republic on 28th May 2008.
The day concludes with the Muster Parade, where the top recruit of the day will be selected and presented with their Kukri (a Gurkha knife) as a prize for their hard work and achievements.
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Image of a screengrab taken from a camera within an RAF Typhoon cockpit, seen here whilst flying over NATO warships operating in the Baltic Sea. Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed in Lithuania carrying out mock air attacks to test the defences of NATO warships operating in the Baltic Sea.
The RAF Typhoons from 6 Sqn are currently based at äiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, with 135 Expeditionary Air Wing, to primarily conduct the NATO Air Policing mission. In addition to this mission however the RAF are also conducting training activities and exercises with other NATO Allies and regional partners.
The Air Maritime training exercise saw the Typhoons being used to test the air defences of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 Task Force, commanded by Commodore Yngve Skoglund of the Royal Norwegian Navy in his flagship HNoMS Otto Sverdrup. The NATO ships were subjected to simulated air attack from high-performance fighter aircraft and air-launched anti-ship missiles.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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HMS Queen Elizabeth ship's company celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), with the flight deck team using glow sticks to spell out the message (VE Day 75).
The Armed Forces have led the nation in commemorating the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe and have paid tribute to the enormous sacrifices of the Greatest Generation in restoring peace to the continent.
On Friday 8 May 2020 sailors and Royal Marines around the world paused to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by their forebears in World War Two. Ships and naval bases at home and abroad joined the rest of the UK in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Image of a RAF A400M Tanker and Transport aircraft, seen here at dusk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, after delivering essential supplies.
A Royal Air Force A400M delivered medical supplies and stores at Providenciales International Airport, Turks & Caicos Islands to provide essential resupplies to forces currently deployed across the Caribbean
The SAT consisting of specialists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and civilian police are deployed to Turks & Caicos Islands to provide assistance and advice to the British TCI Governor to support efforts to minimise the impact of COVID-19.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a Royal Air Force A400M aircraft, seen here delivering medical supplies and stores at Providenciales International Airport, Turks & Caicos Islands to provide essential resupplies across the Caribbean
The SAT consisting of specialists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and civilian police are deployed to Turks & Caicos Islands to provide assistance and advice to the British TCI Governor to support efforts to minimise the impact of COVID-19.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of an A400M aircraft from RAF Brize, prepares to fly to the Turks and Caicos Islands as part of an Operation BROADSHARE. Operation Broadshare is the name for the British military operation to address the COVID-19 pandemic overseas, primarily in the British Overseas Territories and overseas military bases. The operation runs in parallel to a similar military operation in the United Kingdom, named Operation Rescript.
The aircraft, ZM416, was crewed by members of 70 Squadron, with Ground Engineers, from the A4 Force out of RAF Wittering, ensuring the aircraft remains able to complete its mission.
RAF Movers from Number 1 Air Mobility Wing loaded the aircraft with eight pallets, containing vital freight required in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks and Caicos is an archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean, a British Overseas Territory southeast of the Bahamas.
After unloading, the aircraft will then fly on to Barbados to collect a medical evacuation patient, who will return with the aircraft and crew to RAF Brize Norton. Completing the A400M’s mission.
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Image of a soldier from 6 SCOTS, seen here at a Coronavirus Mobile Testing Unit in Prestwick Airport/Motherwel, collecting a test sample from a member of the public.
Military Personnel establish a Mobile Testing Unit in Prestwick/Motherwell to help fight Coronavirus. Soldiers from 6 SCOTS have set up and begun working at a Coronavirus Mobile Testing Unit in Prestwick Airport/Motherwell, providing a drive through service to eligible local people.
Military personnel are currently operating the first of up to 13 mobile sites across Scotland. Six sites have now begun working with three more likely to follow this weekend. The sites are on a smaller scale than the Regional Testing Centres at Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen and are to help cover the whole of Scotland population. They are projected to remain in location, serving the nearby communities for the next five days.
The Army in Scotland has been involved in providing support to the Scottish Government, Scottish NHS and the Department of Health and Social Care throughout the pandemic , mostly requested under the Military Assistance to the Civil Authority (MACA) process, with Liaison Officers sat with each Health Board and at the Scottish Government ,PPE Fit Testing, and advising on suitability for the NHS Louisa Jordon among the tasks undertaken.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of two Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters, seen here carrying out a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercises (HADR) exercise on the Caribbean Island of Monserrat.
RFA ARGUS has been conducting HADR exercises in Monserrat. ARGUS embarked aircraft from 845 and 815 Naval Air Squadrons (NAS), 24 Commando Royal Engineers, 539 Commando and Mobile Air Operations Team have all conducted readiness training in preparation for the hurricane season in the Caribbean.
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Image of Marines from Plymouth based 42 Commando are seen here at a Mobile Testing Unit in Salisbury. To ensure social distancing protocols are maintained, they use signs and mobile phones to communicate with drivers.
Marines from Plymouth based 42 Commando have set up a Mobile Testing Unit in Salisbury to conduct COVID 19 as part of the Armed Forces is helping to support the government’s efforts to increase testing .
The 8 marines have been undertaking tests at MTU facility as part of the Military Assistance to Civilian Authority (MACA) taskings during the COVID situation.
The MTU is facilitating the testing of individuals and their families who have been identified as essential workers who have shown symptoms of coronavirus. On arrival individuals are directed to a drive through lane where they are provided with instructions on how to conduct the test through to how to dispense it in the collection point.
The Armed Forces continue to support the NHS and other Government departments with the COVID-19 response.
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Image of a Security Assistance Team (SAT) member, in Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) conducting reconnaissance from a distance at the Turks and Caicos port for logistics support during COVID-19.
The SAT consisting of specialists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and civilian police are deployed to Turks & Caicos Islands to provide assistance and advice to the British TCI Governor to support efforts to minimise the impact of COVID-19.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of NHS Staff checking their mobile phones, whilst being flown onboard an RAF Chinook helicopter, tasked with transporting them to locations around the UK.
As part of the Aviation Task Force Covid Support Force, a Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham was deployed in support of the NHS assurance of Harrogate, Bristol and Sunderland Nightingale Hospitals. The Clinical Panel Assurance visits will enable the Nightingale hospitals to open on the desired dates, providing additional support to NHS Trusts in the fight against Coronavirus.
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Image of a F-35 Lightning aircraft from 617 Squadron (Sqn) from RAF Marham, undergoing general post flight checks at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
The Sqn took part in Exercise RED FLAG 20-1, a premier multi-national combat training exercise which is conducted on the vast bombing ranges of the Nevada Test and Training Area. This is the first time that the UK's F35 Lightnings have taken part in Exercise RED FLAG which will see them flying alongside a variety of aircraft from other nations, providing aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment to maximise combat readiness, capability and interoperability.
RAF Marham Station Commander, Group Captain Beck said "This is another first for the Lightning Force and will give the opportunity for our pilots to really put the F-35s to the test in a combat representative environment. This training is as near to high-end operational flying as our pilots can get in a controlled environment and will really test them and the teams that support the Squadron."
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is one of the largest fighter bases in the world. Aircraft from Nellis operate on the Nevada Test and Training Range, which offers more than 15,000 square miles of airspace and 4,700 square miles of restricted land, allowing them to conduct advanced combat training, performs operational test and evaluation, and develops tactics.
This image was one of 900 images submitted to this year’s RAF Photographic Competition and although not placed by the judges, it highlights the exceptionally high standard of work carried by RAF Photographers over the past year.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of the Prime Minister The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, seen here speaking at a reception held at No10 for an award ceremony for Service personnel.
Incredible acts of heroism and resilience within the Armed Forces have been recognised and celebrated this evening at The Sun Military Awards (6 February 2020).
The awards, known as the Millies, are an opportunity for the nation to hear inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force.
Following a reception at 10 Downing Street earlier today, the nominees received the full red-carpet treatment with a champagne reception and glitzy ceremony at Banqueting House in London.
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Image shows children from the local Cherry Tree Academy waving flags and cheering Her Majesty The Queen as she prepares to leave RAF Marham after her visit.
Her Majesty The Queen visited Royal Air Force (RAF) Marham in her capacity as Honorary Air Commodore of the Station.
At Her Majesty’s arrival; the route was lined by children from the local Cherry Tree Academy and the Rainbow Daycare Centre, along with members of the local community; all waving flags and cheering as The Queen passed by.
From here Her Majesty transitioned to the Integrated Training Centre (ITC); where she was first introduced to personnel from both the RAF and Royal Navy, before moving into the training areas to watch demonstrations.
After this; The Queen was driven to a viewing location to watch the F35b Lightning Aircraft conduct a Vertical Landing on one of the purpose built landing pads.
Her Majesty was then taken to the Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess (WOSM) where she met Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Junior Ranks, along with civilian personnel, speaking to them about their varied roles at RAF Marham before moving to the Officers’ Mess for lunch.
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Image of HMS Tyne sailing under the iconic Tower Bridge in London at night, to moor alongside the equally iconic WWII Cruiser HMS Belfast.
The Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) HMS TYNE will be in London from the 3-6 Feb 2020 for a routine port visit and will berth alongside HMS BELFAST (from the 3rd) in the Port of London. During her visit, the ship will engage with her affiliates, local students and the Maritime Reserves.
HMS Tyne safeguards the UK’s fishing stocks. She is one of the busiest vessels in the Fleet, spending nine out of every ten days of the year at sea.
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Image shows the twin engines of a Typhoon FGR4 aircraft, taken at night whilst stationary at Royal Air Force Akrotiri in Cyprus.
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Image of 45 Commando undertaking artic warfare training in Norway.
The Arbroath-based Royal Marine Commando Unit are being put through their paces in the harsh Arctic conditions. As 3 Cdo Bde’s mountain and cold weather warfare specialists, WD20 will ensure that the Unit is ready in all respects to operate in one of the world’s most arduous environments.
As part of Ex CETUS, training for the Unit starts with the Cold Weather Warfare Course which teaches students the skills needed to operate in an Arctic environment. The course has three phases – survival, mobility and warfare, culminating in a final exercise which puts the newly-taught skills into practice. The Unit will then begin a period of Skills to Arms training, where each sub-unit will undertake their own bespoke training package, which includes working with other Royal Marine units and a variety of NATO allies.
WD20 will conclude with Exercise COLD RESPONSE, a large, multi-national NATO exercise which will build on from the success of BALTIC PROTECTOR 19. The exercise is spread over several weeks and will see Littoral Strike and Future Commando Force playing a key part, with the 45 Cdo Battlegroup operating from a variety of different platforms alongside other NATO partners.
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Image of a RAF A400M aircraft taxiing before taking off from RAF Brize Norton.
RAF Brize Norton is home to the RAF's Strategic and Tactical Air Transport (AT) and Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) forces, as well as host to many lodger and reserve units.
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a European, four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
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Image of a Leading Aircraftwoman, with her family after her graduation ceremony at RAF Honington.
The first female RAF Regiment Gunner has successfully completed the 20-week course required to become a member of the RAF Regiment and graduates at RAF Honington Suffolk, today (23/01/2020).
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Members of 63 Sqn RAF Regiment, fire flares over an enemy position in order to provide vital illumination for personnel conducting an attack during a training exercise in Scotland.
From the 20th to 22nd of January 2020, members of the Queen's Colour Squadron (QCS) - known as 63 Squadron RAF Regiment in their field role - undertook a series of training and exercise scenarios at Barry Buddon Training Area near Dundee, Scotland.
The squadron was broken down into its respective sections and fireteams, allowing those present to stay current and experienced in terms of valuable infantry skills. The various fireteams conducted simulated scenarios in which they would come into contact with an 'enemy' and had to respond proportionally and effectively.
QCS are the custodian of the Queen’s Colour for the RAF in the United Kingdom and have the honour of providing the Escort Squadron whenever the Colour is paraded. They regularly participate in high level ceremonial duties involving The Royals and members of Parliament. They also rotate on a regular basis with the Navy and British Army to guard Buckingham Palace.
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The crew of HMS Montrose are seen here carrying out a man overboard exercise (MOBEX), using a rigid hull inflatable boat.
On Sunday 19th January 2020 HMS MONTROSE (stbd) conducted a man overboard exercise (MOBEX) after sailing from Bahrain.
A MOBEX is always required within 24 hours of a ship sailing from harbour. In the event that a man falls over the side of the ship into the water, an alert will be made and whole ships reactions will be required. A MOBEX is not only carried out after sailing from harbour, they are part of regular training and part of life on board a warship.
HMS MONTROSE is currently carrying out duties patrolling the Gulf, keeping the shipping lanes safe and ensuring that international trade is not threatened. In the first two months on patrol in 2019 HMS MONTROSE safeguarded over 6 million tonnes of British Shipping. HMS MONTROSE is also carrying out counter narcotic operations for CTF 150.
HMS MONTROSE is a type 23 frigate originally based in Plymouth and is the Royal Navy’s forward operating ship based out in the Gulf for the upcoming years and works on a watch rotation basis.
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A young member of the Household Cavalry is seen here on guard at Horse Guards Parade in London today (16/01/2020).
Defence Minister for Germany, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, visited the UK today. Her visit began this morning with a Guard of Honour provided by No 7 Company Coldstream Guards with musical support from The Band of the Irish Guards on Horse Guards Parade, and a meeting in the historic rooms of the Army’s London headquarters.
The German Defence Minister was met in the front yard of the historic Horse Guards building by the Secretary of State for UK Defence Ben Wallace and Major General Christopher John Ghika CBE.
She then moved to Horse Guards Parade where she was invited to inspect the Guard of Honour by Captain Piers Gamberini in fluent German.
The Defence Ministers went into the Horse Guards Building to hold their meeting in rooms that historically were used by the Duke of Wellington when he commanded the British Army and considered the forces now unified under modern Germany as his greatest military allies.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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A UK peacekeeper deployed on United Nations peacekeeping operations in South Sudan, is seen here playing with children at a Protection of Civilian camp.
Over the last 4 years the UK has had 300 personnel deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan. This highly successful deployment has built 2 hospitals and upgraded local infrastructure including schools, prisons and bridges.
To help prevent sexual violence UK personnel have upgraded 16 kilometres of roads so local women can safely travel to collect food and water. This activity has contributed to preventing instances of sexual violence along the route. Complementing this, the UK troops have provided self-defence classes to over 300 women in the Protection of Civilian camp, along with training on women’s rights.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of two RAF Chinooks helicopters, seen here carrying underslung loads of artillery guns, whilst on joint exercise.
Exercise Decisive Manoeuvre, RAF Chinooks and Puma from Joint Helicopter Command came together to complete the largest movement of Artillery in recent history. A combination of 7 aircraft from both RAF Odiham and RAF Benson, along with Joint Helicopter Support Squadron organised the movement of 105mm Light Guns in support of 16 Air Assault Brigade conducting a raid on Salisbury plain during their 3-week Gunnery confirmation exercise.
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An RAF Voyager aircraft sits in the harsh winter weather at Mount Pleasant Complex, Falkland Islands while personnel work to ensure the snow is cleared.
It is a real team effort to ensure the airfield remains operational during the winter months in the Falkland Islands, which can see unpredictable snow fall and regular strong winds. Personnel are trained to work in the harshest of environments to ensure operations can continue.
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Image of an Apache AH1D attack helicopter, seen here at night whilst deployed to the Arctic Circle as part of exercise Clockwork 20.
As part of the deployment to the Royal Norwegian Air Force Station in Bardufoss, 4 Regiment Army Air Corps (4 Regt AAC) has deployed three Apache attack helicopters to the Arctic Circle for the first time.
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Image of HMS Northumberland sailing into the River Tyne for a routine port visit to Newcastle, in order to strengthen the ties between the Ship and its affiliated county.
The Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, that specialising in Anti-Submarine Warfare, will be alongside on the Tyne from Thursday 06 February through to Sunday 09 February. During its stop-over the ship will take the opportunity to visit the city and enjoy some of the warm hospitality and friendship which the City and the region is renowned for.
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