Evolution-VII
26/08/2005, 13:32
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Commando forces wait to board RAF Chinook helicopters at Bagram for deployment in the Afghan mountains
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Royal Marines of 45 Commando, the Brigade Reconnaissance Troop, and Army Commando-trained troops deployed on Operation Ptarmigan
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Royal Marines, equipped with the new Personal Role Radio system, board an RAF Chinook
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An RAF Chinook lifts off en route to the mountains
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Another Chinook of 27 Squadron RAF departs
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RAF and US Army Chinooks were used to insert the force
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/mountain_dz.jpg
Commando forces inserted in the high Afghan mountains, 9,000-11,000 feet high
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/inthehills.jpg
A Royal Marine on Op Ptarmigan; his helmet is fitted for night-fighting equipment, he wears the new Personal Role Radio, and is armed with the improved SA-80A2
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Lieutenant Colonel Tim Chicken, commanding the Commando Group engaged on Ptarmigan
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A Royal Marine sniper moves off on patrol
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Royal Marine signallers provide the communications so essential in the mountains
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On patrol, an all-round watch is kept at all times
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An RAF Chinook ferries heavy supplies direct to the mountain positions
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/chinook_gunner.jpg
An aircrew gunner perches on the rear door of a Chinook, ready to respond to ground threats
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/landing_dz.jpg
A landing high in the mountains
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/hmg.jpg
A Royal Marine machine gun team armed with the venerable but still highly effective 0.5" Browning
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/op_post.jpg
An Observation Post, equipped with sophisticated surveillance kit
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/watchful.jpg
A pair of Royal Marines keep watch, two light rockets close to hand
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Sappers from 59 Cdo Sqn Royal Engineers search a Taliban bunker
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Preparations are made to demolish the position
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Demolition charges are readied
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Royal Marines out on patrol
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Observation work was a key element of Op Ptarmigan
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On patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/patrol_prep.jpg
Royal Marines prepare to set out on patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/allies.jpg
Royal Marines, US troops and Afghan forces rest together on a mountain patrol
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A patrol sweeps through a Taliban position destroyed by an airstrike
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Royal Marines return to Bagram at the end ofPtarmigan
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A mortar section disembarks as the Chinook is readied for refuelling
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Mission completed, and safely back at Bagram
It was confirmed on 16 April 2002 that personnel from 45 Commando Group had commenced Operation Ptarmigan to search and clear a high valley in the Afghan mountains believed to have been occupied by Al Qaida and Taliban forces.
Troops involved include elements from 3 Commando Brigade's Reconnaissance Troop and 45 Commando Royal Marines, supported by RAF Chinook helicopters of 27 Squadron. The operation, the first by the Commando Group task force, and drawing on personnel in theatre already acclimatised, is also intended to provide a sound preparation for subsequent operations as well as securing the valley.
The operation concluded successfully on 18 April 2002, when British forces recovered safely to Bagram airfield.
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57940
Commando forces wait to board RAF Chinook helicopters at Bagram for deployment in the Afghan mountains
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm02.jpg
Royal Marines of 45 Commando, the Brigade Reconnaissance Troop, and Army Commando-trained troops deployed on Operation Ptarmigan
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm03.jpg
Royal Marines, equipped with the new Personal Role Radio system, board an RAF Chinook
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm05.jpg
An RAF Chinook lifts off en route to the mountains
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm04.jpg
Another Chinook of 27 Squadron RAF departs
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm06.jpg
RAF and US Army Chinooks were used to insert the force
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/mountain_dz.jpg
Commando forces inserted in the high Afghan mountains, 9,000-11,000 feet high
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/inthehills.jpg
A Royal Marine on Op Ptarmigan; his helmet is fitted for night-fighting equipment, he wears the new Personal Role Radio, and is armed with the improved SA-80A2
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ltcol_chicken.jpg
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Chicken, commanding the Commando Group engaged on Ptarmigan
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/sniper.jpg
A Royal Marine sniper moves off on patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/signals.jpg
Royal Marine signallers provide the communications so essential in the mountains
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/patrol.jpg
On patrol, an all-round watch is kept at all times
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/underslung.jpg
An RAF Chinook ferries heavy supplies direct to the mountain positions
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/chinook_gunner.jpg
An aircrew gunner perches on the rear door of a Chinook, ready to respond to ground threats
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/landing_dz.jpg
A landing high in the mountains
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/hmg.jpg
A Royal Marine machine gun team armed with the venerable but still highly effective 0.5" Browning
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/op_post.jpg
An Observation Post, equipped with sophisticated surveillance kit
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/watchful.jpg
A pair of Royal Marines keep watch, two light rockets close to hand
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/sappers01.jpg
Sappers from 59 Cdo Sqn Royal Engineers search a Taliban bunker
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/sappers02.jpg
Preparations are made to demolish the position
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/sappers03.jpg
Demolition charges are readied
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/lying_up.jpg
Royal Marines out on patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/observation.jpg
Observation work was a key element of Op Ptarmigan
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/ptarm_patrol.jpg
On patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/patrol_prep.jpg
Royal Marines prepare to set out on patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/allies.jpg
Royal Marines, US troops and Afghan forces rest together on a mountain patrol
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/destroyed_position.jpg
A patrol sweeps through a Taliban position destroyed by an airstrike
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/return01.jpg
Royal Marines return to Bagram at the end ofPtarmigan
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/return02.jpg
A mortar section disembarks as the Chinook is readied for refuelling
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/return03.jpg
Mission completed, and safely back at Bagram
It was confirmed on 16 April 2002 that personnel from 45 Commando Group had commenced Operation Ptarmigan to search and clear a high valley in the Afghan mountains believed to have been occupied by Al Qaida and Taliban forces.
Troops involved include elements from 3 Commando Brigade's Reconnaissance Troop and 45 Commando Royal Marines, supported by RAF Chinook helicopters of 27 Squadron. The operation, the first by the Commando Group task force, and drawing on personnel in theatre already acclimatised, is also intended to provide a sound preparation for subsequent operations as well as securing the valley.
The operation concluded successfully on 18 April 2002, when British forces recovered safely to Bagram airfield.
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57940