Following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defence in January 2006 that Chinooks will be deploying to Afghanistan, there was an air of anticipation and expectancy within the Chinook crews taking part in Exercise Herrick Eagle.
14 Feb 06
150 Royal Marines Commandos left Britain headed for Helmand, Afghanistan where they will provide support and protection for the UK personnel who are building a base.
7 Feb 06
The 'unsung heroes' who maintain and fly the RAF's fleet of Chinook helicopters play a vital role in modern military operations, the Armed Forces Minister, Adam Ingram, said during a visit to RAF Odiham.