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Rocks in a Hard Place - Final Episode Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 399 seconds 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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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 1 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 351 seconds The first of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. The heat is on for II Squadron as they begin their six month tour in Southern Iraq. Follow their progress as they prepare to defend Basra Air Station against the threat of deadly insurgents and daily rocket attacks. Related: raf, royal, air, basra, force, force, gunners, iraq, life, life, raf, regiment, royal |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 2 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 385 seconds The second of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. The Rock Apes are out on patrol. There's no margin for error outside the base. With the enemy watching their every move and the constant threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), B Flight must be on their toes at all times. For more, have a look at www.rafcareers.com/f rontline Related: b, front, ii, raf, rocks, basra, flight, hard, ieds, in, line, place, raf, regiment, squadron |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 4 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 433 seconds Smile for the cameras It's the 5th anniversary of the liberation of Iraq and C flight have been asked to accompany Western TV crews out on patrol. When a village leader fails to show up, local kids steal the limelight. Back at base there's a moral boosting mail delivery and some not-so-welcome bills. Related: basra, boosting, diaries, diary, hard, in, limelight, morale, place, rocks, war |
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Rocks in a Hard Place -- Episode 6 -- Death Threats Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 406 seconds The sixth of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. II Squadron receives intelligence that insurgents are hiding rockets within range of the base and sends the Support Weapons Flight to investigate. It's not easy to get information from the local villagers as they frequently receive death threats from the local militias. Related: raf, royal, air, basra, force, force, gunners, iraq, life, life, raf, regiment, royal |
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RAF Music - Corporal Neslihan Jordan Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 651 seconds Corporal Neslihan Jordan plays Chant de Linos Andre Jolivet Related: flute, live, music, raf, raflife |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 7 - Peace in a hostile terri Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 329 seconds A Flight enters into hostile territory to visit an Iraqi army post and gather intelligence. Close to a symbolic Shia shrine, the site was heavily bombed during the first Iraq war. Wary of local militias, the lads visit a nearby village bearing gifts for the school children. Related: a, raf, royal, air, basra, flight, force, force, iraq, militias, raf, regiment, royal, royalairforce |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 9 - 3 week Bulldog challenge Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 291 seconds 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 - Episode 10 The Slick Fighting Force Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 310 seconds Everyone's getting a bit hot under the collar this week and most of II Squadron have to survive the arduous Operation Spartan back at Base. Meanwhile the Support Weapons Flight head out to the firing range to keep their eyes in on some of the big guns. To find out more go to www.rafcareers.com/f rontline Related: ape, basra, frontline, hard, in, life, place, raf, rock, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 11 Night ops . . . Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 299 seconds . . . hunting militia rocket sites B Flight face a long night patrolling in the heart of Basra's militia rocket launch zone. With reports of insurgent rocket squads in the area, the trap is set to strike if the enemy attempts to fire on the nearby Command Operations Base. To see more go to http://www.rafcareer s.com/frontline Related: basra, frontline, hard, in, life, lifestyle, place, raf, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 12 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 391 seconds Meet II Squadron's Best Friend Rit the sniffer dog helps Support Weapons Flight investigate a possible arms cach. When the lads spot one of the locals filming them on his mobile, they search it and get a suprise. To see more go to www.rafcareers.com/f rontline Related: raf, royal, air, basra, force, force, gunners, iraq, life, life, raf, regiment, royal |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 13 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 356 seconds Searching for Weapons II Squadron and Army 1st Fusiliers team up to search for weapons hidden in a local village. When questioned, the local sheikh (village elder) repeeatedly changes his story, so the team decide upon a different approach. Related: hard, in, jobs, place, raf, raflife, regiment, rocks |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 14 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 508 seconds 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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Air Traffic Controller - Hercules arrival Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 150 seconds 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 - Ep 16 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 377 seconds 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 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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Rocks in a Hard Place Ep 17 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 305 seconds 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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RAF Music Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 575 seconds Overview of all aspects of RAF Music as a career in the Royal Air Force. Related: royal, air, band, career, force, raf, recruitment, royalairforce |
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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 18 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 363 seconds 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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RAF Music - Corporal Chris I'Anson Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 473 seconds Corporal Chris I'Anson plays Rhythum Song Paul Smadbeck Related: band, live, music, raf, raflife |
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RAF Music - Senior Aircraftman Mathew Hill Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 238 seconds 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 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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Rocks in a Hard Place Ep 19 Posted by: royalairforce
Video duration: 411 seconds 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 |
