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Rocks in a Hard Place - Ep 21 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 401 seconds Global video hits: 40776 II Squadron at full strength As the tour nears its end, II Squadron conduct a rare joint exercise involving all four weapons flights. With a full squadron of armour thundering across the desert and over 100 men, its a great chance to take the official tour photograph. Related: apes, basra, frontline, iraq, life, raf, raflife, regiment, rock |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 14 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 508 seconds Global video hits: 22064 Search for weapons gets tough II Squadron returns to the village to carry out what is known as a 'hard knock'. With adrenaline levels at a maximum during the dawn raid, they discover a hidden cache of rifle cases, magazines and assault vests - but where are the actual weapons? Related: basra, careers, frontline, hard, in, iraq, jobs, place, raf, raflife, regiment, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 18 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 363 seconds Global video hits: 2586 Mastering the 81mm mortar Practice makes perfect for Support Weapons Flight as they hit the range with their specialist weapon, the 81mm mortar. Mortars are used to support friendly forces near to the target, so the highly trained fire teams have little margin for error Related: apes, basra, frontline, hard, irag, mortar, place, raf, raflife, reg, regiment, rock, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Ep 20 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 386 seconds Global video hits: 2362 The biggest buzz in Basra For the lads on duty in the Incident Response Team the knock can come at any time. Which means getting fully kitted up and into the chopper, to be first on the scene of casualties with the medics. Once the adrenalin has subsided the reality of the situation hits home. Related: air, apes, basra, force, frontline, raf, raflife, rafreg, reg, rock, royal |
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Rocks in a Hard Place Ep 19 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 411 seconds Global video hits: 1869 Winning Hearts & Minds II Squadron pay a visit to nearby villages to deliver important Civl Military Aid. These regular visits not only help to rebuild the local infrustructure for communities, but they also help to undermine support for militia groups operating in the area. Related: air, apes, force, raf, raflife, rag, regiment, rock, royal |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 15 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 357 seconds Global video hits: 2112 The art of sniping. II Squadrons snipers explain what it takes to become the best of the best. Pulling the trigger is just one part of the job as sniper teams work in pairs with a shooter and a spotter. It requires a lot of patience and a lot so skill. Related: air, basra, force, iraq, raflife, regiment, royal, snipers, squadron |
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Air Traffic Controller - Hercules arrival Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 150 seconds Global video hits: 6880 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson an air traffic controller in Basra Iraq. Today she shows us the arrival of a Hercules Related: air, atc, basra, controller, iraq, jobs, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 9 - 3 week Bulldog challenge Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 291 seconds Global video hits: 3041 The ninth of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. As rising summer temperatures prevent long foot patrols, II Squadron receive an awesome set of wheels. C Flight have just 2 weeks to master the new Bulldog armoured vehicles, becoming competent commanders, drivers and maintenance technicians. To see more, go to www.rafcareers.com/f rontline Related: basra, hard, in, iraq, life, place, raf, raflife, regiment, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Ep 16 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 377 seconds Global video hits: 1918 Heading towards the rockets Support Weapons Flight hitch a ride on C Flight's Bulldogs to investigate possible rocket launch sites in the South. Walking the last few kilometers, the lads enter a previously unexplored town to gather intelligence. Will the locals turn out to be hostile or friendly? Related: basra, frontline, hard, place, raf, raflife, reg, regiment, rocks |
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Air Traffic Controller - Runway Inspection Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 245 seconds Global video hits: 2369 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an Air Traffic Controller in Basra, Iraq. Today she shows us a runway inspection. Related: air, atc, basra, blog, controller, iraq, job, raflife, traffic, video |
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RAF Music - Corporal Chris I'Anson Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 473 seconds Global video hits: 962 Corporal Chris I'Anson plays Rhythum Song Paul Smadbeck Related: band, live, music, raf, raflife |
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Air Traffic Controller - Rocket Attack Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 89 seconds Global video hits: 1667 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an air traffic controller in Basra Iraq. Today they investigate a rocket attack near their accommodation Related: air, atc, basra, controller, iraq, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Rocks in a Hard Place Ep 17 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 305 seconds Global video hits: 1268 Command Operations Base (COB) All is quiet inside the COB, but when a major incident like a rocket attack occurs it can all kick off very quickly. II Squadron's Signallers must keep clear heads amid the chaos of incoming communications, while the Watchkeeper directs activities on the ground. Related: basra, frontline, hard, place, raf, raflife, reg, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Ep 22 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 338 seconds Global video hits: 883 Welcoming the new boys As a new squadron arrives in Iraq, II Squadrons work here us almost done. But the lads face one final push with an arduous ten day handover. It means extra shifts, doubling up on patrols and helping 51 Squadron settle in, all while keeping a watchful eye on the enemy. Related: apes, basra, frontline, hard, iraq, place, raf, raflife, rock, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Final Episode Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 399 seconds Global video hits: 580 Medals and BBQs After a long and bloody hard tour, its smiles all round as II Squadron are reunited with their families at a homecoming barbeque. For many, its the end of their first tour in Iraq, which means they also receive their operation Telec medals. Related: apes, basra, frontline, hard, iraq, life, place, raf, raflife, regiment, rock, rocks |
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RAF Music - Corporal Neslihan Jordan Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 651 seconds Global video hits: 345 Corporal Neslihan Jordan plays Chant de Linos Andre Jolivet Related: flute, live, music, raf, raflife |
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Air Traffic Controller - Home Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 179 seconds Global video hits: 1768 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an RAF Air Traffic Controller in Basra, Iraq. Today, she shows us her 'home'. Related: air, atc, basra, controller, iraq, raf, raflife, traffic |
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RAF Music - Senior Aircraftman Mathew Hill Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 238 seconds Global video hits: 889 Senior Aircraftman Mathew HIll plays Vallflickans Dans (Hermaiden's Dance from Bergakungen Hugo Alfven arranged by Frode Rydland Related: band, brass, live, music, raf, raflife |
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Air Traffic Controller - Lunch Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 164 seconds Global video hits: 1596 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an Air Traffic Controller in Basra Iraq. Today she shows us the Mess. Related: air, atc, basra, controller, frontline, iraq, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Air Traffic Controller - Final Diary Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 326 seconds Global video hits: 707 One of a daily series of a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson an air traffic controller in Basra Iraq. Today is her final diary. Related: air, atc, basra, controller, iraq, jobs, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Air Traffic Controller - Bad Days and Good Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 181 seconds Global video hits: 1117 One of a daily series of videos showing the onth in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson an air traffic controller in Basra Iraq. Today she talks about the bad days and the good days Related: air, atc, basra, controller, iraq, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Air Traffic Controller - Beer Garden Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 114 seconds Global video hits: 2224 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an RAF Air Traffic Controller in Basra, Iraq. Today she shows us the 'beer garden' Related: air, beer, raf, air, basra, controller, force, garden, generated, iraq, life, life, raf, raflife, royal, traffic, user |
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Air Traffic Controller - The Tower Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 131 seconds Global video hits: 1708 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson, an Air Traffic Controller in Basra Iraq. Today she shows up the Air Traffic Control Tower Related: air, basra, controller, iraq, jobs, raf, raflife, traffic |
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Air Traffic Controller - Rocket Attack 2 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 231 seconds Global video hits: 2554 One of a daily series of videos showing a month in the life of Sgt Vanessa Neilson an air traffic controller in Basra Iraq. Today they check the tower and runway for rocket attacks Related: air, atc, basra, controller, job, raf, raflife, traffic |
