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An RAF Chinook helicopter is loaded into a C-17 Globe master
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An RAF Chinook helicopter is loaded into a C-17 Globe master
An RAF Chinook helicopter is loaded into a C-17 Globe master for the long journey back to the UK from Afghanistan.
After thirteen years supporting operations in Afghanistan, the first of the three remaining Royal Air Force Chinooks left Kabul to begin the journey home.
Since the end of combat operations in Afghanistan in October 2014, three RAF Chinooks were retained in the country to assist British troops in non-combat roles, but in March 2015 they went home.
In the early hours of Wednesday 25th March, the first of the heavy lift support helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire was loaded on to the C-17, marking the end of the UK Chinook Forces contribution to operations in Afghanistan.
Synonymous with operations in Afghanistan over the last thirteen years, the Chinook Force flew over 41, 000 hours, extracted 13, 000 casualties and its crews have been awarded numerous gallantry awards, including twenty three distinguished flying crosses for bravery in the air
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This powerful photo captures the poignant moment when an RAF Chinook helicopter is being loaded into a C-17 Globe master, signaling the end of its mission in Afghanistan. After thirteen years of unwavering support to operations in the country, this was the first of three remaining Royal Air Force Chinooks departing Kabul for their long journey back home to the UK. Since combat operations ceased in October 2014, these three helicopters had stayed behind to assist British troops in non-combat roles. However, March 2015 marked their return as they bid farewell to Afghanistan. In the early hours of Wednesday 25th March, RAF Odiham's heavy lift support helicopter took its place on board the C-17 aircraft, symbolizing the conclusion of UK Chinook Forces' contribution to Afghan operations. The image serves as a reminder of how synonymous these mighty machines have become with Afghanistan over the past thirteen years. The Chinook Force has tirelessly flown over 41,000 hours and successfully extracted 13,000 casualties during their service. Their bravery has not gone unnoticed either; their crews have been honored with numerous gallantry awards including twenty-three distinguished flying crosses for acts of heroism in the air. As this print encapsulates both triumph and nostalgia simultaneously, it stands as a tribute to all those who served and sacrificed during this significant chapter in military history.
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