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7th January 2008

Royal Marines from Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, training for the first amphibous assault performed in Afghanistan [Picture: LA(Phot) AJ Macleod]

Marines conduct first Afghan Amphibious Operation

Royal Marines conducted the first ever amphibious operation in landlocked Afghanistan last night, Sunday 6 January 2008, by crossing the reservoir at Kajaki Dam to open up a new... 7 Jan 08

Flying Officer Wales in a cockpit trainer [Picture: Sgt Graham Spark]

Prince William joins RAF

The RAF has welcomed its latest Royal recruit, Prince William, into the force as part of his... 7 Jan 08

An RAF rugby league player in full flight [Picture: SAC Dave Vine]

RAF promote rugby league in Jamaica

The Royal Air Force rugby league team is flying to Jamaica tomorrow, Tuesday 8 January 2008, on a... 7 Jan 08

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