British Military Pictures & Videos

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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for World Wide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1, Phil Applegarth, along with the British Force Master Driver in Iraq, Multinational Division Southeast, Warrant Officer Class 1, Bob Francis are briefed on the capabilities and limitations of a U.S. Marine armored fighting vehicle by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.Timmothy McMainus 3rd Battalion, 26th Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division. The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for World Wide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1, Phil Applegarth, along with the British Force Master Driver in Iraq, Multinational Division Southeast, Warrant Officer Class 1, Bob Francis pose with members of U.S.Marine forces from the 3rd battalion, 26th brigade, 7th Iraqi army division. The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for worldwide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1 Phil Applegarth, along with the British Force Master Driver in Iraq, Multinational Division Southeast, Warrant Officer Class 1 Bob Francis are briefed on the capabilities and limitations of a U.S. Marine armored fighting vehicle by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.Timmothy McMainus of the 3rd Battalion, 26th Brigade, 7th Iraqi army division. The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for World Wide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1, Phil Applegarth, along with the British Force Master Driver in Iraq, Multinational Division Southeast, Warrant Officer Class 1, Bob Francis are briefed on the capabilities and limitations of a U.S. Marine armored fighting vehicle by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.Timmothy McMainus 3rd Battalion, 26th Brigade, 7th Iraqi army division. The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for worldwide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1 Phil Applegarth, along with the British Force Master Driver in Iraq, Multinational Division Southeast, Warrant Officer Class 1 Bob Francis are briefed on the capabilities and limitations of a U.S. Marine armored fighting vehicle by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Timmothy McMainus 3rd Battalion, 26th Brigade, 7th Iraqi army Division. The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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The Land Forces Command Master Driver for worldwide British forces, Warrant Officer Class 1 Phil Applegarth is briefed on the capabilities and limitations of a U.S. Marine armored fighting vehicle.The British forces are considering purchasing this type vehicle from the American forces for renovation to suit their specific military needs.
(Photographer: Pfc. Rhonda Roth : 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs)

A few pics from my visit to 'MeetYourNavy' at Portsmouth on Sunday 27th. The hottest day of the year so far and yes I did get a bit sunburnt...

These are from the deck of Illustrious, note the F-35B mock up on deck forward. I had a chat with one of the officers on deck, and he confirmed that a real Lightning will fit on her lifts, though it is a bit tight. In rough weather they would position it at an angle as it fits better that way!

Obi Wan! Great photos!..I know you really enjoied yourself.

Bet you wish the JSF was real..Don't worry mate some day soon the FAA will return with about 60 of those beauties!..I hope

I also got chatting with some of the guys in the BVT tent where the main CVF exhibition was, and the consensus was that the fight for ownership of the airgroup hadn't even started yet (SSSHH! Don't tell the crabs! They don't even know there will be a fight!):nono: Also they said if you don't like the names of the CVFs then lobby your MPs.

Eagle and Hermes for me

I hope they do change the names of the CVF.. At least here in the US the new LHA class starts off with the name "America"

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British soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) play with Afghan children during a patrol on the outskirts of Kabul on July 27, 2008. Britain has approximately 7,800 soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, most of whom are in Helmand, where the Islamist Taliban militia have been fighting a bloody insurgency since losing power in 2001. The death brings to 111 the number of British troops killed during operations in Afghanistan since 2001.

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I think that the CVFs have pretty good names. The Prince of Wales is a bit cursed isn't it though?

It's better than the Gerald Ford.

Finn McCool said:

I think that the CVFs have pretty good names. The Prince of Wales is a bit cursed isn't it though?

It's better than the Gerald Ford.

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ffOuch! That hurt.. But you are right. A new class of aircraft carrier named after a man that was not elected as president? That sucks...ff

SALISBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 30: Members of 3 Commando take part in a pre-deployment exercise on Salisbury Plain on July 30 2008 in Wiltshire, England. For the past week-and-a-half the service personal have been training alongside 5,800 Royal Marine, Royal Navy, Army and RAF servicemen as they take part in the Mission Rehearsal Exercise on Salisbury Plain prior to deployment to Afghanistan.

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A Land Rover Snatch 2 vehicle takes part in a mission rehearsal exercise by the 3 Commando Brigade (Royal Marines) on Salisbury Plains, Wiltshire, southern England, ahead of their August deployment to Afghanistan, on July 30, 2008. Up to 5,800 troops of the Brigade have taken part in the exercises before joining with units such as 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurka Rifles and 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in "Operation Herrick 9" in the Helmand Province.

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An AH-64 Apache helicopter takes part in a mission rehearsal exercise by the 3 Commando Brigade (Royal Marines) on Salisbury Plains, Wiltshire, southern England, ahead of their August deployment to Afghanistan, on July 30, 2008.

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Land Rover Snatch 2 vehicle (L) and two Jackal high mobility weapons platforms take part in a mission rehearsal exercise by the 3 Commando Brigade (Royal Marines) on Salisbury Plains, Wiltshire, southern England, ahead of their August deployment to Afghanistan, on July 30, 2008.

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Afghan men watch British soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stand guard during a patrol on the outskirts of Kabul on July 27, 2008. Britain has approximately 7,800 soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, most of whom are in Helmand, where the Islamist Taliban militia have been fighting a bloody insurgency since losing power in 2001. The death brings to 111 the number of British troops killed during operations in Afghanistan since 2001

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People line the streets of Taunton for the homecoming parade for Royal Marine unit 40 Commando on July 31 2008 in Taunton, England. Three marines who died while serving with the unit were also commemorated at the event organised to thank the soldiers for their service in Afghanistan.

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