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845 and 846 Naval Air Squadron return from Afghanistan

Cheers and tears greeted fifty aircrew from 845/846 Naval Air Squadrons as they returned from a tour in Afghanistan. The Sea King crews based at RAF Yeovilton had been working relentless shifts, up to 80.

Afghan hero Mark Ormrod quits army after being forced to buy his own artificial legs

A Royal Marine dubbed a ”real hero” by Prince Harry after he lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan has quit the military – after he was forced to pay £26,000 for new limbs..

Patriotic woman knits record-breaking Union Jack for hero nephew

Patriotic Ali Aldridge has set a record and knitted the world’s biggest Union Jack in tribute to her hero nephew – who is the youngest soldier to have died in Afghanistan. Ali, 41, began creating.

Most senior officer to die in Afghanistan volunteered for a mission to ”inspire” his men – inquest

The most senior officer to die in Afghanistan was killed by a roadside bomb after he volunteered for a treacherous mission to ”inspire” his men, an inquest heard. Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, 39, took the.

Hero’s welcome as soldiers from 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment return from Afghanistan

Proud squaddie Sergeant Adrian Dixon held his baby boy aloft after arriving home from a gruelling tour of Afghanistan. Sergeant Dixon, 27, had just five precious weeks at home with newborn Bobby before he flew.

Three British soldiers killed by American friendly fire because radio operator was not given headset

Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan by an American bomb died because the radio operator who called in the airstrike was not supplied with a headset, an inquest heard. Privates Aaron McClure, 19, Robert Foster,.

British troops issued with teddy bears to help them recover from Afghan ordeal

Brit squaddies injured in Afghanistan are being issued with TEDDY BEARS to help them recover. A charity which raises cash for injured soldiers has dished out hundreds of bears to servicemen at Birmingham’s Selly Oak.

Hero female army medic rescues seven comrades – despite shrapnel lodged in back

A female Army medic is to receive a top medal for bravery after she rescued seven injured comrades under enemy fire – with a piece of shrapnel lodged in her back. Lance Corporal Sally Clarke,.

Real life ‘Hurt Locker’ bomb disposal expert removes armour to defuse 93 Taliban bombs

A hero soldier is to be honoured by the Queen after saving countless lives in Afghanistan by defusing – 93 BOMBS. Fearless Captain Wayne Owers, 39, calmly dealt with the deadly devices on a tour.