Helmand 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

Apache Helicopter Firing Rockets
An Apache Attack helicopter of the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan fires rockets at insurgents during a patrol in 2008. Designed to hunt and destroy tanks

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

Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle in Afghanistan
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is put through its paces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology

MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Vehicles at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) vehicles at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The 227mm American designed Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

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

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

RAF Tornado GR4 Aircraft on Patrol Over Afghanistan
Tornado GR4 flying over Afghanistan. The Tornado GR4 has been successfully deployed in Operational theatres since 1990. It has seen action under various operations in Iraq, Kosovo

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

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)

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

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

Hercules Aircraft at Kandahar
Royal Air Force Hercules transport aircraft wait to airlift soldiers from 3 Scots, The Black Watch at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Harrier At Kandahar Prior to Leaving Afghanistan
A Harrier aircraft waits in a hangar at Kandahar, Afghanistan prior to departure. 1(F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in June 2009

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

A Waterfall of the Kabul River with Fishermen and a Nomaidic Tribal Village in Helmand (chromolitho)
735516 A Waterfall of the Kabul River with Fishermen and a Nomaidic Tribal Village in Helmand (chromolitho) by European School

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

Aerial view over Helmand in central Afghanistan

Royal Gurkha Rifles, Helmand, Afghanistan
Photograph from a compact disc of multimedia. Associated with Royal Gurkha Rifles, Helmand, Afghanistan (2001-2014), 2006. Date: 2006

David Cameron MP, visits British troops in Afghanistan
Photograph: The leader of the opposition party, David Cameron MP, visits British troops in Afghanistan.Digital photograph taken by Cpl Mike Fletcher, Royal Logistic Corps

A member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team Operations Co
Photograph: A member of the Provincial Reconstruction Team Operations Company shaking the hand of a young boy in a village north of Lashkar Gah.Digital photograph taken by Cpl Mike Fletcher

Train crash in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, with people in a field in the foreground. Date: circa 1890s

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"Helmand: A Glimpse into the Battlefield of Afghanistan" Witness the power of an Apache Helicopter as it unleashes a storm of rockets, ensuring security in Helmand. Against the backdrop of a setting sun, an RAF Chinook helicopter soars over Afghanistan, symbolizing hope and resilience. The Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle stands tall amidst the rugged terrain of Helmand, safeguarding those who serve with unwavering dedication. Amidst swirling dust clouds, an RAF Chinook gracefully lands in Afghanistan's Helmand province, delivering aid and support to those in need. Illuminating the night sky, a Harrier GR9 releases flares over Helmand - a testament to its indomitable spirit against adversity. Equipped with Paveway IV precision-guided bombs, the Harrier GR9 strikes fear into enemy hearts while defending peace in Helmand. Hovering above vast landscapes, a Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter provides crucial air support to ground forces battling for stability in Afghanistan's heartland. With unmatched agility and firepower, Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR (T)) maneuvers through treacherous terrains on its mission for peacekeeping. Behold an awe-inspiring aerial view over picturesque Helmand - where beauty meets conflict; reminding us that even amidst chaos there is serenity from above. Discover the harmonious coexistence between nature and humanity as fishermen cast their nets near nomadic tribal villages along Kabul River's cascading waterfall in enchanting Helmand province. At Camp Bastion lies MLRS vehicles ready to unleash their might when called upon - standing guard against any threat looming over this strategic region of Afghanistan RAF C-17 Globemaster at Camp Bastion serves as a lifeline connecting worlds by transporting troops and supplies across continents – a symbol of unity and support in the heart of Helmand.