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Military dogs and upside-down planes: The best defence images of 2023

The Ministry of Defence has also released images of the landmark national events the UK's armed forces played a key role in this year - including the King's Coronation and the state opening of parliament.

Wednesday 27 December 2023 14:00, UK

Image of a Typhoon aircraft (bottom) seen here alongside a Royal Jordanian Falcons aircraft (top) at RAF Cosford...Various air manoeuvres and technical flying was practised by the team that they will replicate over the coming days at the Cosford Air Show. Images taken alongside Ironbird Photography on board Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft...Display teams familiarise themselves with the RAF Cosford airfield and surrounding areas, conducting highly skilled air manoeuvres and technical flying before the Cosford Air Show on Sunday 12th June 2023. Aircraft included the likes of a RAF Coningsby Typhoon, flown by Flt Lt Matt Bright, Royal Jordanian Falcons, RAF Odiham Chinooks and many more. Images taken on board Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft while pilots carried out professional flying they would have to replicate in the coming days in front of a sold out audience on the grounds below...RAF Photographic Competition 2023 Winners:.Category H: Photographer of the Year.Award: 3rd Place.Category C: Section Portfolio.Award: 1
Image: A Typhoon aircraft (bottom) seen here alongside a Royal Jordanian Falcons aircraft (top) at RAF Cosford
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Whether abroad on deployment or back in the UK, the armed forces photographers have given a glimpse into the world of the nation's military.

The Ministry of Defence has also released images of the landmark national events soldiers, sailors and aviators played a key role in this year - including the King's Coronation and the state opening of parliament.

Armed forces photographers are trained military personnel who also work as skilled lens people.

More than 7,000 members of the forces will spend Christmas deployed overseas.

Panay Triantafillides, picture editor for the Ministry of Defence, said: "The versatility of our photographers is clearly evident in this year's release. 2023 has been a historic year that has impressed upon us the enduring relationship between the UK armed forces and the Royal Family."

These were ten of the best defence images of 2023...

A member of the RAF evacuation team, is seen here in Sudan amusing a child as she leads them onto a waiting aircraft bound for Cyprus...The final days of evacuations from Wadi Seidna Air Base in Sudan, sees the last evacuees and military personnel making their way to board an RAF aircraft bound for Cyprus (29/04/2023). ..The UK government assisted by the British Military has evacuated British Citizens from Sudan...RAF flights are continuing between Wadi Seidna airport in Sudan to Larnaca International Airport, following three evacuation flights that took place late overnight between Tuesday 25 April and Wednesday 26 April...The Ministry of Defence has been working to support the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in evacuating civilian UK nationals from the airport...The operation involved more than 1,200 personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade, the Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force..
Image: A member of the RAF evacuation team, is seen here in Sudan amusing a child as she leads them onto a waiting aircraft bound for Cyprus
Image of a Estonian military working dog with handler, seen here visiting the Amari Air Base in Estonia. ..Chinook helicopters on Op PELEDA were visited by working dogs and their handlers at Amari Air Base, Estonia. ..The dogs had the chance to explore a Chinook on the ground first, and practice safe embarkation drills with their handlers. Following this, the dogs and handlers were given short flights, to allow them to experience what it would be like to be transported to a task via Chinook. ..13 dogs and 15 handlers visited. The units represented on the visit were: Estonia Rescue EOD, Estonian Prison Service, Estonian Military Police, Estonian Police and Border Guard K9 unit and the Northern Prefecture dog handlers and service dogs...RAF Chinooks are currently deployed to the Baltic region as Aviation Task Force 3. They are based at Amari Air Base to support the Agile Task Force and the British-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Estonia..
Image: An Estonian military working dog with handler, seen here visiting the Amari Air Base in Estonia
Image of this years coveted Princess Elizabeth Cup for the Best Turned Out Trooper was awarded to Trooper Brook and her horse of The Lifeguard Squadron. The finest equestrians from The British Army, many fresh from riding at The Coronation last weekend, are starring and competing in front of Royalty and International Medallists at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. A highlight of the Mounted regiments鈥� calendar, the Show offers the opportunity not only to meet and compete alongside sporting heroes
Image: This year's coveted Princess Elizabeth Cup for the Best Turned Out Trooper was awarded to Trooper Brook and her horse of The Lifeguard Squadron
An RAF Typhoon was captured over the Menai Straits as it called past RAF Valley, where all future RAF fast jet pilots are trained. ..The Typhoon Display Team deployed to the Midlands from their home base at RAF Coningsby, to undertake air displays at RAF Shawbury and the Blackpool Air Show.
Image: An RAF Typhoon was captured over the Menai Straits as it called past RAF Valley, where all future RAF fast jet pilots are trained
Image of an Army paramedic comforting a baby following treatment, whilst at Wadi Seidna Air Base in Sudan (27/04/2023)...RAF flights are continuing between Wadi Seidna airport in Sudan to Larnaca International Airport, following three evacuation flights that took place late overnight between Tuesday 25 April and Wednesday 26 April...The UK government assisted by the British Military has evacuated British Citizens from Sudan...The Ministry of Defence has been working to support the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in evacuating civilian UK nationals from the airport...The operation involved more than 1,200 personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade, the Royal Marines and the Royal Air Force...
Image: An Army paramedic comforting a baby following treatment, while at Wadi Seidna Air Base in Sudan
A British Jackal 2 reconnaissance vehicle from the Light Dragoons, travels across a training area in Estonia...Personnel from all three services of the UK Armed Forces are deployed in Estonia, carrying out exercises and operations as part of our commitment to NATO...More than 1,500 troops have been deployed for Exercise Spring Storm, demonstrating the reinforcement of the UK-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup to Brigade-sized strength...14,000 personnel from 11 NATO countries will demonstrate interoperability in multi-domain training scenarios as part of the exercise.. .More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia.. .Exercise Spring Storm is the largest annual military exercise involving the UK-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup, comprised of both UK and French forces, with more than 14,000 personnel due to take part from 11 NATO countries.. .At last year...s NATO summit, the UK c
Image: A British Jackal 2 reconnaissance vehicle from the Light Dragoons, travels across a training area in Estonia
A spotter and sniper team of Support Company, 1st Battalion (1RGR) The Royal Gurkha Rifles, look through their sights and take cover to look onto enemy positions within their OP (observation point)...Soldiers from C Company 1st Battalion (1RGR) The Royal Gurkha Rifles based in Brunei are deployed in the Northern Territory of Australia taking part in Exercise Pacific Kukri, a multi-national joint exercise with the Australian Defence Force and U.S Marine Corps...Pacific Kukri is a 5 week deployment and gives the opportunity for 1RGR to undertake defence engagement activities by developing interoperability between the Australian Defence Force & US Marines enhancing relationships within the IAP (Indo-Pacific Asia)....
Image: A spotter and sniper team of Support Company, 1st Battalion (1RGR) The Royal Gurkha Rifles, look through their sights and take cover to look onto enemy positions within their OP (observation point)
Members of HMS Lancaster, are seen here snorkelling with a turtle off Daymaniyat Islands, Muscat, Oman. ..The RN maintains a permanent forward deployed presence in the Middle East, consisting of the United Kingdom Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) HQ, COMUKMCMFOR, a type 23 Frigate (HMS Lancaster), 3 MCMVs (HMS Bangor, HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Middleton) and an RFA (RFA Cardigan Bay). Their purpose is to bring stability and security to the maritime environment through their presence and working with partner and regional nations. ..The hub of this activity is the UKNSF in Bahrain, built adjacent to the Headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, plus the Combined Maritime Forces and the International Maritime Security Construct (both international coalitions with similar aims to the UK). UKNSF consists of engineering and administrative support services, plus accommodation and recreational facilities.
Image: Members of HMS Lancaster, are seen here snorkelling with a turtle off Daymaniyat Islands, Muscat, Oman
Image of Royal Navy personnel from HMS Tamar are seen here on a beach in Diego Garcia...Sailors from HMS Tamar wore there tropical 1s uniform to Cannon Corner beach in Diego Garcia. Royal Navy Photographer, Leading Photographer Chris Sellars got his inspiration from an image taken on the island during the end of World War two. The original image had British Military personnel relaxing in a palm tree awaiting the announcement of the end of World War two...HMS Tamar is on a five-year mission to the Indo-Asia Pacific, with Tamar focusing on her efforts over the winter/early spring of 2023 in the Indian Ocean. The five-year deployment of Tamar and Spey underlines the UK...s commitment to the region..
Image: Royal Navy personnel from HMS Tamar are seen here on a beach in Diego Garcia
Royal Navy Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMS Spey is operating off Manila, Philippines, as part of a multi-national Task Force participating in Exercise SamSama 23. ..The view from the bridge of Mayon Volcano during coastal navigation in the vicinity of Batan Island, Philippines, using a traditional method of sextant bearings...HMS Spey, and her sister ship HMS Tamar, are deployed on Operation Woodwall, an enduring operation in the Indo-Asia Pacific region, having departed the U.K. in September 2021...
Image: Royal Navy Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMS Spey is operating off Manila, Philippines, as part of a multi-national Task Force participating in Exercise SamSama 23