PICTURE of the Day: 40 Commando Heli Ops, Sangin

A series of images taken halfway into 40 Commando Royal Marines' tour of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. They capture the beauty of Sangin and the Green Zone at sunset as well as depicting the RAF's daily battle to keep the Marines resupplied with supplies.


A Chinook helicopter bringing forward an underslung load of equipment from Camp Bastion to FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson, Sangin.



An RAF air crewman on a Chinook helicopter, checking his under slung load during flight from Camp Bastion to FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson. The load is carrying vital supplies and equipment to members of 40 Commando, Royal Marines.



An underslung on a Chinook helicopter carrying vital supplies and equipment for FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson, Sangin.



A Chinook helicopter leaving FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson, Sangin and heading for Camp Bastion, whilst releasing flares on leaving the HLS.



Marine Mutch a member of 40 Commando, Royal Marines being transported from Camp Bastion to FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson on a Chinook helicopter.



A Royal Marine of Delta Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines at FOB (Forward Operating Base) Zeebrugee, Kajaki, looking over the Green Zone as the sun sets.



L/CPL Hanlon a Royal Marine Medic of Delta Company, 40 Commando at FOB (Forward Operating Base) Zeebrugee, Kajaki, looking over the Green Zone as the sun sets.



A Royal Marine of Delta Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines at FOB (Forward Operating Base) Zeebrugge, Kajaki, looking over the Green Zone as the sun sets.


Pictures: LA(PHOT) Si Ethell