Month: July 2011

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Airman killed in road accident in Italy

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that an airman from No 2 (Mechanical Transport) Squadron, Royal Air Force, was killed in a road traffic accident in southern Italy yesterday, Wednesday 20 July 2011.

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Afghans take security lead in Lashkar Gah

By Sharon Black

British troops have formally handed the lead responsibility for security to Afghan forces in the capital of Helmand province today, a significant milestone in a process of transition that will continue to 2014 and beyond.

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Additional RAF Tornado jets arrive in Italy

By Sharon Black

Four Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fast jets have arrived at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy following last week’s announcement that the additional aircraft will provide further support to UK operations over Libya.