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Best of Defence Imagery 2020
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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Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth
This image is one of the most photogenic examples of the many turbulent stellar nurseries the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has observed during its 30-year lifetime. The portrait features the giant nebula NGC 2014 and its neighbour NGC 2020 which together form part of a vast star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, approximately 163 000 light-years away.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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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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Deserted Venetian lagoon
Deserted Venetian lagoon. ItalyÕs efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease has led to a decrease of boat traffic in VeniceÕs famous waterways Ð as captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.
The Italian government imposed a nationwide lockdown on 9 March 2020, drastically reducing the movement of VeniceÕs boats including the Ôvaporetti,Õ or water buses, as well as cruise ships.
These images show one of the effects of the locked-down city of Venice, in northern Italy. The top image, captured 13 April 2020, shows a distinct lack of boat traffic compared to the image from 19 April 2019.
The Grand Canal and the Giudecca Channel appear almost empty compared to last year, and traffic from Venice to the island of Murano appears to be non-existent. Two large cruise ships can be seen in the U-shaped Port of Venice in 2019, west of the city, while this year the port appears empty.
According to the Italian news agency, ANSA, the streets and canals of Venice remained almost empty over Easter Ð with only police officers patrolling the streets and waterways.
Meanwhile, the lockdown has led to a sharp decline in air pollution across Europe Ð particularly in Rome and the Po Valley in northern Italy.
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Bendy, ultra-thin solar cell
Bendy, ultra-thin solar cell. ESA has backed the creation of this flexible, ultra-thin solar cell to deliver the best power to mass ratio for space missions.
Just about 0.02 mm thick Ð thinner than a human hair Ð the prototype solar cells were developed by Azur Space Solar Power in Germany and tf2 in the Netherlands; the cell seen here is from tf2. The project was backed through ESAÕs Technology Development Element, investigating novel technologies for space.
Possessing up to 32% Ôend of lifeÕ efficiency, the solar cells were produced using a technique called Ôepitaxial lift-offÕ, meaning they were peeled off the Germanium substrate layer they were initially laid down on, so the costly material can be reused.
Both triple- and quadruple-junction solar cells were manufactured. This means they consist of three or four different layers of material, optimised to make use of different wavelengths of light making up the solar spectrum.
These thinner-than-paper solar cells could be harnessed for future ESA satellites or else high-altitude pseudo satellites (HAPS) Ð uncrewed aircraft or balloons to perform satellite-like tasks from the upper atmosphere.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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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 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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Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Flinders Ranges, South Australia. The many colourful curves and folds of the Flinders Ranges Ð the largest mountain range in South Australia Ð are featured in this false-colour image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.
The Flinders mountains are a classic example of a folded mountain range, which are formed when two or more of EarthÕs tectonic plates collide Ð folding and pushing layers of land into mountain ranges.
The formation of the Flinders Range began to form around 800 million years ago, when an ancient sea deposited sediments into the Adelaide Geosyncline basin. Millions of years later, the sediments were folded into mountains, which have since eroded. However, the folded rocks remained and were uplifted to create the landscape as we see it today.
The Flinders Ranges stretches for over 400 km across the Australian outback Ð from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna. The first humans to inhabit the Flinders Ranges were the Adnyamathanha people, who have inhabited the range for tens of thousands of years.
The area pictured here shows the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park in the Northern Flinders Ranges. The rugged parkÕs main attractions include deep gorges, chasms and an impressive wilderness. Numerous creeks appear like veins across the entire image, while the straight, white lines visible in the bottom right are dirt roads.
Slightly west of the image pictured here lies the Ediacara Hills, where some of the oldest fossil evidence of animal life was discovered.
The flora of the Flinders Ranges are largely species who have adapted to a semi-arid environment, including sugar gum tree, cypress-pine and mallee. Since the eradication of dingoes in the area, the number of red kangaroos, western grey kangaroos and wallaroos in the mountains has increased.
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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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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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Stormy activity at Mars’ icy north pole
Stormy activity at Mars’ icy north pole. This image shows part of the ice cap sitting at Mars’ north pole, complete with bright swathes of ice, dark troughs and depressions, and signs of strong winds and stormy activity.
The landscape here is a rippled mix of colour. Dark red and ochre-hued troughs appear to cut through the icy white of the polar cap; these form part of a wider system of depressions that spiral outwards from the very centre of the pole. Visible to the left of the frame are a few extended streams of clouds, aligned perpendicularly to a couple of the troughs. These are thought to be caused by small local storms that kick up dust into the martian atmosphere, eroding scarps and slopes as they do so and slowly changing the appearance of the troughs over time.
This image comprises data gathered on 16 November 2006 during orbit 3670. The ground resolution is approximately 15 m/pixel and the images are centred at about 244°E/85°N. This image was created using data from the nadir and colour channels of the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC). The nadir channel is aligned perpendicular to the surface of Mars, as if looking straight down at the surface. North is to the upper right.
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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 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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A drill sergeant from Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards, shouts out instructions to troops on the parade ground at Wellington Barracks in London.
Learning socially distant drill to the standard required to present to visiting foreign and British dignitaries has been a challenge for the whole company with many of the Guardsmen having only recently passed out of the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick.
The Grenadier Guards non-commissioned officers have worked tirelessly on drill and turnout, instilling a pride in the Guardsmen to ensure they achieve the highest of standards.
Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards this week provide Guards of Honour for the visits of General Joseph Aoun, Commander in Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Andriy Taran, Ukraine's Defence Minister. Accompanied by the Band of the Scots Guards, the Guardsmen have spent an intensive period on the drill square to ensure they present a polished, professional performance for their first public ceremonial duties since the start of lockdown.
Bringing a sense of team work into the training, Nijmegen Company spent a day conducting a series of activities and exercises designed to test physical stamina, military skills and coordination. Starting with massed rifle drill, the technical elements of foot drill were introduced then the Band of the Scots Guards arrived and the Company practised marching with the Band; a first for many. Focusing on social distancing added another dimension of precision to the exercises as the troops practised the formation changes.
Throughout the pandemic the soldiers have continued to provide Royal Guards at St James' Palace, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London but these duties have largely been performed behind closed doors. For many of the Guardsmen in Nijmegen Company, this week's two Guards of Honour are the first time they have been on parade in public. © 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 a Royal Marine fast roping from a Wildcat helicopter whilst on exercise in Cyprus.
On board the Amphibious Flag Ship, HMS Albion, J Coy company trained at fast rope on to the flight deck from a Wildcat helicopter whilst on exercise in Cyprus.
MORE than one thousand sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow.
UK flagship HMS Albion has left Plymouth, heading a force which will visit numerous nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s armed forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances.
In addition, it will allow the commandos to test and develop tactics using innovative new kit.
The deployment is intended to test new concepts of the Littoral Strike Group (which replaces the UK’s long-standing amphibious task group) and shapes the Future Commando Force (FCF) – the evolution of the Royal Marines into a hi-tech raiding/strike force – both of which are at the heart of the transformation of the Royal Navy as it enters the 2020s.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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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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Flooding in southern Iran
Flooding in southern Iran. Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in southern Iran, particularly in the Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan and Kerman provinces. The downpour has led to blocked roads and destroyed bridges, crops and houses – displacing thousands of people.
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, shows the extent of the flooding in the Sistan and Baluchestan province on 13 January 2020. Flooded areas are visible in brown, while the flooded villages are highlighted by dotted circles. Sediment and mud, caused by the heavy rains, can be seen gushing from the Bahu Kalat River, Iran, and Dasht River, Pakistan, into Gwadar Bay.
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The flooding has also affected Zahedan, as well as Konarak, Saravan, Nik Shahr, Delgan, Bazman, Chabahar, Zar?b?d and Khash.
In response to the flood, the Copernicus Emergency Mapping Service was activated. The service uses satellite observations to help civil protection authorities and, in cases of disaster, the international humanitarian community, respond to emergencies.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Dune fields in Mars' Green Crater
Dune fields in Mars' Green Crater. The image, taken on 27 April 2020 and centred at 52.3¡S, 351.8¡E, shows part of an impact crater located inside the larger Green Crater in the Argyre quadrangle in the southern hemisphere of Mars.
The image reveals an almost black dune field on the right, surrounded by red soils that are partially covered with bright white ice. Gullies, also partially covered with ice, are visible in the crater wall in the centre of the image. Scientists are currently investigating the relationship between this seasonal ice and the presence of the gullies. The image was taken just after the spring equinox in the southern hemisphere of Mars, when the southernmost part of the crater (to the right) was almost completely free of ice while the northern part (centre) was still partially covered. The southern crater wall has had a longer exposure to the Sun (like on Earth equator-facing slopes receive more sunlight), so the ice in this area recedes faster.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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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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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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The Perseus molecular cloud viewed by Herschel and Planck
The Perseus molecular cloud viewed by Herschel and Planck. This image shows the Perseus molecular cloud, based on a combination of data from ESA’s Herschel and Planck space telescopes. The bright areas in the picture shows the emission by interstellar dust grains in three different wavelengths observed by Herschel (250, 350, and 500 microns) and the lines crossing the image in a ‘drapery pattern’ represent the magnetic field orientation (based on the Planck data.)
This nearby molecular cloud complex is made up of two components, Perseus North and Perseus South, both of which contain a large amount of dark nebulae. The northern component is located in the lower left of the image, while the southern one is visible towards the upper right.
Perseus North includes B5 which is an extensively studied dark cloud, and also contains the IC 348 open cluster of stars. Perseus South is home to the NGC 1333 nebula – the brightest area in the image – which is one of the most actively star-forming regions in the complex. Perseus South also includes the Barnard Object B1, along with the Lynds Dark Nebulae L1448, L1455, and L1451.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of Royal Marines in rank. Ship’s Company of HMS Albion as well as embarked forces formed a hollow square on the flight deck for Remembrance Day. Representatives from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF each laid wreaths under the ensign respectively.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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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 Royal Navy sailors marching into the grounds of Windsor Castle as they conduct guard duties. The last sailor within the group is seen here closing the gate behind him.
On Tuesday 1st December 2020, sailors from across the nation assembled at Windsor Castle in order to carry out Guard duties.
The Guard duties come after an inspection was carried out by the Brigade Major, Lieutenant Colonel Guy Stone last Thursday at Victoria Barracks which deemed the sailors ready in all respects to carry out this special honour.
The sailors will work around the clock in two divisions guarding the castle which is home to Her Majesty The Queen, and over 900 years of Royal history.
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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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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.
RAF Marham is the home of the F-35 Lightning a 5th Generation, multi-role, stealth fighter. The Station is also home to a range of engineering support functions from maintenance to frontline support. © 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 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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The Flag Captain of HMS Albion, Captain Simon Kelly RN (centre left), is seen here with ships company on the bridge.
UK flagship HMS Albion today returned to Devonport, Plymouth from her three-month experimental autumn deployment to the Mediterranean.
The assault ship sailed back home to Devonport having led Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) (LRG(X)) on a series of exercises which will help shape the Royal Navy and Royal Marines of tomorrow.
Working together with HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay, the task group has focused on developing the tactics and technology which will drive the Future Navy and Royal Marine’s Future Commando Force.
They tested new equipment, such as drones, which could be used for resupplying equipment to commandos on the ground, miniature aerial helicopters for surveillance and underwater autonomous sonars to help map beaches for landings.
In all 40 experimental concepts have been tested in nine major exercises, largely focused around Cyprus in October and November.
In addition to experimentation, the task group worked with NATO allies and regional partners to promote stability and security in the Mediterranean.
The ships, helicopters and Royal Marines trained alongside forces from Cyprus, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.
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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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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 member on 2 Para looks into the camera as night falls during Exercise Wessex Storm.
Across three days of high tempo activity on both the ground and in the air, the 2 PARA Battlegroup has launched on the final mission of Exercise Wessex Storm.
Fighting against a free-thinking enemy force on Salisbury Plain, the mission lets the paratroopers show their skills and readiness for short notice operations around the world.
The 2 PARA Battlegroup is built around the paratroopers of Colchester-based 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, supported by signallers, engineers, artillery, medics and logistics specialists from 16 Air Assault Brigade. It is training to be ready to deploy at short notice on operations around the world.
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Image shows the crew from HMS Tamar, seen here in a joint boarding training exercises with Royal Marines. HMS Tamar worked with HMS Echo in order to conduct Royal Marine boarding training as part of her work up prior to deploying.
HMS Tamar is the fourth of the five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built to replace the current River Class vessels.
Like her three older sisters HMS Forth, Medway and Trent, HMS Tamar will be deployed on lengthy missions around the globe, operating out of overseas ports and bases as part of the Navy’s Forward Presence programme. Her remit is to protect UK interests at sea, work and support our allies, assist British citizens, provide aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. She has a flight deck and is armed with an array of weaponry, meaning she can support a range of operations, from counter-piracy to anti-smuggling.
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Image of Gurkha Company ITC (Infantry Training Centre), seen here evacuating a causality during an exercise at Whinny Hill, Catterick training area.
Recruits of Gurkha Company of Infantry Training Centre, Catterick, embarked on a section and platoon level exercise at dawn on Friday, honing their infanteering skills on the grounds of Whinny Hill.
Whinny Hill, Catterick's urban operations facility, features 13 shipping containers, installed as faux backdrops for training in real-life combat scenarios, and the newly refurbished location is utilized by units and Regiments alike.
Gurkha Company conducted the exercise on the facility, using tactics to operate in an urban environment, including room and building clearing techniques, patrolling on different terrains, methods of entry into buildings using ropes, hooks, sledgehammers, as well as a dynamic method using explosives. Also, force on force training was conducted using Marker Round Training System (MRTS) simulation, which is similar to paintball.
The Coy Instructors assessed the trainee troops for the soldiering skills in which they displayed throughout the 2-hour dawn attack, and upon completion of the exercise, a closing reassurance message was briefed back by OC Gurkha Coy, Major Gurung, to the recruits.
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As the year comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at some of the most memorable images of 2020 for the UK Armed Forces.
Image of soldiers from C Squadron Light Dragoons on exercise in Poland.
Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons, are in Poland on OPERATION CABRIT, as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence.
Around 140 soldiers from the Light Dragoons and attachments from other parts of the armed forces make up 'Legion Troop' - the reconnaissance asset of Battlegroup Poland. They are working alongside soldiers from the U.S, Romania, Croatia and Poland.
UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States in order to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure our allies and deter our adversaries.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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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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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 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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Gaia’s stellar motion for the next 400 thousand years
Gaia’s stellar motion for the next 400 thousand years. The stars are in constant motion. To the human eye this movement – known as proper motion – is imperceptible, but Gaia is measuring it with more and more precision. The trails on this image show how 40 000 stars, all located within 100 parsecs (326 light years) of the Solar System, will move across the sky in the next 400 thousand years. These proper motions are released as part of the Gaia Early Data Release 3 (Gaia EDR3). They are twice as precise as the proper motions released in the previous Gaia DR2. The increase in precision is because Gaia has now measured the stars more times and over a longer interval of time. This represents a major improvement in Gaia EDR3 with respect to Gaia DR2.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Members of 45 Commando’s (Royal Marines) are seen here firing mortars during a night exercise on Salisbury Plain.
The Royal Marines are part of the Naval Service and under the full command of Fleet Commander. The rank structure of the corps is similar to that of the British Army with officers and other ranks recruited and initially trained separately from other naval personnel. Since 2017 women have been able to serve in all roles in the Royal Marines. On average, 1,200 recruits attend training courses at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines every year.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of Brigadier-General Carlos Salgado, Major General Lorenzo D’Addario, HRH The Prince of Wales and Lieutenant General Edward Smyth-Osbourne, seen here at RAF Fairford.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visits troops deployed on Exercise Loyal Leda 2020 (Ex LOLE20) at Royal Air Force Fairford. Hosted by Lieutenant General Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, the His Royal Highness was provided an overview of the exercise and some of the new capabilities being developed by the headquarters.
His Royal Highness met Commonwealth soldiers from the 1st Canadian Division, the ‘Red Devils’ and Gurkhas from the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion. His Royal Highness helps maintain the Royal Family’s strong connection to the Commonwealth and is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Exercise Loyal Leda 2020, a key NATO exercise to validate and certify the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps as NATO’s Warfighting Corps at readiness. The computer aided exercise tested the Corps’ ability to operate with multinational divisions under command and control up to 120,000 troops across the full spectrum of military operations.
Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) provides NATO with a rapidly deployable, flexible HQ that can act as a Joint, Land or Corps HQ for operations and crisis response. Its multi-national ethos, combination of cultures and innovation, strong professional reputation in NATO and proven track record in interoperability are unique among its High Readiness Force (Land) (HRF(L)) peers.
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