RAF flight lieutenant conquers Doha Marathon in impressive time
The RAF High-Performing Athlete finished the marathon in Qatar, beneath the scorching sun, in under two-and-a-half hours.
The RAF High-Performing Athlete finished the marathon in Qatar, beneath the scorching sun, in under two-and-a-half hours.
The naval task force is responsible for keeping global maritime traffic free from illicit activity.
James Heappey has thanked personnel deployed to Bahrain on HMS Lancaster over Christmas and says their efforts must not be forgotten.
The displays are a part of the team's tour of the Gulf region and Egypt, aimed at supporting and promoting a range of UK interests.
The exercise gave 1,000 troops – some had never been to the desert – the chance to pick up skills and train alongside Omani Forces.
James Cleverly made a trip to 83 Expeditionary Air Group in Qatar.
This was to conclude the 18th edition of the Manama Dialogue, a forum for global representatives to promote peace and security in the Gulf.
The display was part of the multi-stop tour of the Gulf region – aimed at supporting and promoting a range of UK interests.
HMS Montrose has been relieved by HMS Lancaster after three and a half years on Gulf mission.
Sea vessels HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor will conduct round-the-clock patrols of sea lanes leading to the Gulf state.
A boarding party of Royal Marines searched the vessel and found 870kg of crystal methamphetamine onboard a small boat in the Arabian Sea.
902 Expeditionary Air Wing completed a 902 miles challenge in seven days for a UK-based military-focused charity.
Veteran John Carson was put in touch with Kouchai after he volunteered to offer support to Afghan families moving into his area.
The Home Secretary said the UK effort was "seismic" and showed a "bond of trust" with Afghans who had helped British forces.
The frigate will also carry out NATO duties in European and Mediterranean seas, as well as helping to explore naval technology and robot ...
Operation Pitting involved 100 flights, evacuating 15,000 people in just 16 days.