US Politics | Breath-taking images capture scale and ambition of Britain’s military might from warzones to the parade ground
A SERIES of breath-taking images that capture the scale and ambition of Britain's military might has been released \- from warzones to the parade ground. These snaps aim to show the life of thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators in the UK Armed Forces in all four corners of the globe.
Royal NavyHMS Queen Elizabeth conducts a night replenishment at sea with RFA Tidespring on June 21, 2021 while taking part in operations in the Mediterranean Sea '/ ' 
Royal NavyMembers of the UK Armed Forces took part in the evacuation of entitled personnel from Kabul airport, identifying, processing, loading and flying them 24 hours a day to the UK '/ ' 
Royal NavyHMS Queen Elizabeth (back) and HMS Prince of Wales (front) met at sea for the first time Carrier Strike Group completes final exercise before setting sail for first operational deployment this weekend '/ ' 
Royal NavyOne of the ship's company of HMS Queen Elizabeth looking out to the group formation of 17 ships which are from the UK, US, Japan, New Zealand and Canada in a joint operation in the Philippians sea '/ ' Events featured in the photos include cold weather training in the Arctic Circle, counter-terrorism operations over the mountains of Mali as well as the Afghanistan evacuation. Ministry of Defence chief photographic officer Harland Quarrington said: "This year and every year, Armed Forces photographers have captured the vital work of the Armed Forces in the UK and around the world. I'm so grateful to our photographers for bringing amazing stories." Most read in UK News WHITE XMAS Snow to fall TODAY with -2C chill as Brits can expect more white stuff tomorrow THIEVES WHO STOLE XMAS Our Xmas day was ruined when thieves stole every present in our home NAUGHTY LIST What prisoners will eat for Christmas dinner inside maximum security jail MISSING MADDIE Maddie's parents reveal hunt's 'like Groundhog day' as they face lonely Xmas KNIFEMAN CAGED Controlling killer stabbed girlfriend in the neck after eavesdropping on her 'WON'T YOU FLY MY SLEIGH' How many reindeer does Santa have and what are their names? 
Royal NavyOne of two newly qualified pilots landing an F35B Lightning Jet on board HMS Queen Elizabeth for their first time on August 14, 2021 '/ ' 
Royal NavyThe Guard of Honour of The Rifles gives a Royal Salute as the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin arrives at the West steps of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle from Horseshoe Cloister '/ ' 
RAFAir Corps from across the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team were recently deployed to RAFO Musannah of Oman to conduct essential desert environmental training and live firing '/ ' 
RAFFlying in glorious Greek sunshine, this is the Red Arrows perfecting and polishing manoeuvres in an intense annual training ahead of the forthcoming display season '/ ' 
RAFSpecially painted Chinook and Puma helicopter took a commemorative flight over several locations in the South of England on 25th November 2021, to mark over 90 years of combined service '/ ' 
RAFAn RAF Flight Sergeant operates as the rear crewman as the Chinook transits through the Hombori mountains in Mali at sunset as the Royal Air force passed a significant milestone after recording 3000 hours of operational flight time '/ ' 
RAFMembers of the Armed Forces came together on Remembrance Sunday, November 14, 2021 to commemorate the servicemen and women killed in all conflicts since the First World War '/ ' 
Royal NavyFamilies in tears as destroyers Defender and Diamond received a warm welcome after a landmark deployment to the Pacific Rim and back '/ ' Source:
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