Afganistan Collection

An RAF Chinook helicopter in silhouette, flying over Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter firing flares over Afghanistan. Synonymous with operations in Afghanistan over the last thirteen years, the Chinook Force flew over 41, 000 hours, extracted 13

An RAF Chinook helicopter making the tricky approach to the Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) at Lashkar Gar, Helmand Province in Afghanistan

Sardar Afzal Khan, 1882
Engraved portrait of Sardar Afzal Khan, the British envoy to Kabul, Afganistan, pictured in 1882

RAF Chinook Creates Dust Cloud Landing in Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter comes into land at Camp Bastion, Helmand, Afghanistan follwoing a mission. The Chinook is a very capable

Chinook Helicopters Preparing for Take Off from Camp Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan
Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 helicopters from 1310 Flight on the runway at Camp Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan. The Joint Helicopter Force (AFGHANISTAN) or JHF (A)

Harrier GR9 Fires Flares Over Afghanistan
A Harrier GR9 from the Naval Strike Wing releases flares whilst on operations over Afghanistan

A Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopter Over Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter is pictured on operations over Afghanistan. The Merlin (Bird of prey) HC3 and HC3a are operated by No 28 (AC) Squadron and 78 Squadron at RAF Benson

Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 Prepares for a Sortie Over Afghanistan
A Tornado GR4 from 617 Squadron taxis priorto take off from Kandahar air base in Afghanistan for another mission in support of ground troops

RAF Tornado GR4 Aircraft at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado aircraft awaits permission to take off from Kandahar Airfield during Operation Moshtarak in Afghanistan

RAF Chinook Helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter from 1310 Flight at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The RAF operates the largest fleet of Chinook support helicopters after the US Army

Army Air Corps Lynx Mk9A Helicopter Lifts Off During Op Omid Haft in Afghanistan
An Army Air Corps Lynx 9a helicopter takes of with elements of A Company, 1 Rifles during Helicopter Assault Force (HAF) Operation

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) Operating in Afghanistan
A CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) vehicle is pictured being operated across the harsh desert terrain of Afghanistan by soldiers of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers

Harrier GR9 with Paveway IV
A Harrier GR9 from IV Squadron, RAF Cottesmore is pictured during a sortie over Afghanistan. Paveway IV laser guided bombs can be seen on the outermost pylon underneath the wings

RAF C-17 Globemaster at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
An Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The C-17 gives the RAF a longrange strategic heavy-lift transport aircraft that offers the ability to project

Royal Navy Sea King Mk 4 Helicopter Firing Decoy Flares in Afghanistan
A Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) fires decoy flares whilst on operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

RAF BAE146 QC in Afghanistan
An RAF BAe 146 from 32 (The Royal Squadron) at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. The aircraft is part of the RAF 904 Expeditionary Air Wing based at Kandahar Air Base

RAF Chinook Helicopters Leave a Landing in Zone in Afghanistan
Two Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters take off after deploying soldiers from the QRH (The Queens Royal Hussars) Battle Group on Operation Zmaray Ibda (Lions Discovery)

RAF Tornado GR4 at Kandahar Airfield Prepares for Sortie
A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 sets out on an early morning sortie from Kandahar airfield in Afghanistan. The Tornado GR4 is a two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft

Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 Takes off from Kandahar
A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 from XIII Squadron, 904 Expeditionary Air Wing takes off from Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan

OSPREY HELICOPTER 05 / 06 / 2010
Pictured is a V-22 Osprey helicopter operated by the United States Navy bringing troops to FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson, Sangin, Afghanistan

Army Air Corps Lynx Mk9A Helicopter Over Afghanistan
An Army Lynx Mk9A helicopter is pictured on operations over Helmand, Afghanistan. Lynx has been used extensively within the Army Air Corps for a wide variety of roles and tasks

RAF Chinook Helicopters Take Off on a Mission Over Helmand, Afghanistan
Photograph shows Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 helicopters from 1310 Flight taking off from Camp Bastion airfield in Helmand, Afghanistan, while a US Air Force Blackhawk helicopter waits to land

A RAF Chinook Helicopter Takes Off on a Dawn Mission Over Helmand, Afghanistan
Photograph shows a Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 from 1310 flight taking off on a dawn mission from Camp Bastion airfield in Helmand, Afghanistan

A Royal Air Force Chinook Helicopter Leaves with a Casualty in Afghanistan
A Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) extracts a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) following an the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device

Lynx Mk9A Over Afghanistan
A Lynx Mk 9A helicopter flying over the desert in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Army Air Corps are now deploying the Mk 9A variant of the Lynx helicopter

3 Scots and ANA Troops enroute to Upper Sangin Valley
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army and 3rd Battalion (The Black Watch) The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 Scots) board a Royal Air Force Chinook in the fading light enroute to an operation in

Royal Navy Mk7 Seaking Leaves Camp Bastion
A " Jungle Jim" Mk7 Royal Navy Sea King helicopter flies over Camp Bastion in Helmand Province Afghanistan

GR9 Harrier at Kandahar Airfield
A Harrier GR9 aircraft from 1(F) Squadron takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Helmand, Afghanistan. 1 (F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in 2009

Apache Helicopters
Pictured are Apache WAH64 Attack Helicopters at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. These aircraft provided cover to troops conducting ground operations during Herrick V

Chinook Releases Flares over Afghanistan
A Chinook CH47 helicopter releases decoy flares whilst flying over the desert in Afghanistan in support of British troops in Helmand province

Afghanistan, Kabul. Marble pavilion in the grounds of Baburs garden where his tomb lies in Kabul

A convoy of Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) patrolling near Musa Qala, Afghanistan
A convoy of Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of Right Flank The Scots Guards patrolling near Afghan Villages north of Musa Qala in Helmand Province

British-Afghan war, fortress and citadel of Ghuzni and two of its minarets in Afghanistan

Aeroplane raid over Afganistan, 1919
An aeroplane used over Afganistan as part of the North West India frontier war in 1919. British planes were sucessfully employed to bomb native tribesmen

afganistan, tirpul, 1885, camp, afghan boundary commission, valley, vale, dale, vale
Afganistan, near Tirpul, 1885, the camp of the Afghan boundary commission near Tirpul, in the valley of the Hari-Rud

Afganistan Kabul
The Bala Hissar, the citadel of the city

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"Unveiling the Untamed Beauty: Afghanistan's Resilience and Valor" An RAF Chinook helicopter making the tricky approach to the Helicopter Landing Site in Afghanistan, showcasing the precision and skill of our brave pilots. Witnessing an awe-inspiring sight as an RAF Chinook helicopter soars in silhouette over Afghanistan, symbolizing hope amidst challenging times. Reflecting on history, we pay homage to Sardar Afzal Khan, a visionary leader whose legacy continues to shape Afghanistan's future since 1882. The dust settles as an RAF Chinook creates a dramatic landing in Afghanistan, highlighting our unwavering commitment to support peacekeeping efforts. Flames dance across the sky as a Harrier GR9 fires flares over Afghanistan, safeguarding those who bravely defend this nation's sovereignty. Equipped with Paveway IV precision-guided munitions, a Harrier GR9 stands ready to protect Afghan soil against any threat that may arise. A Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter gracefully hovers above Afghanistan, exemplifying our dedication to providing vital aerial support for troops on the ground. Witnessing Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR (T)) operating in rugged Afghan terrain reminds us of their crucial role in gathering intelligence and securing strategic positions. Preparing for action, a Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 readies itself for another sortie over Afghanistan – defending freedom from above with unmatched power and precision. At Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, an RAF Tornado GR4 aircraft stands tall – a testament to our unwavering presence and determination against all odds. Amidst Camp Bastion's vastness lies an imposing figure - an RAF C-17 Globemaster serving as a lifeline between nations; delivering aid and hope where it is needed most within war-torn lands like Afghanistan.