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Additional military support to Olympics security

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

By Sharon Black

RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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RAF Typhoons move to Northolt for Olympics

By Sharon Black

Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have arrived at RAF Northolt ahead of their role providing air security throughout the Olympic Games.

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Injured Royal Marine carries Olympic Flame through Peterborough

By Sharon Black

A Royal Marine who lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan has taken a break from rehearsing his West End play to run through his hometown carrying an Olympic Torch.

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Naval duo carry Olympic Torches

By Sharon Black

A Royal Marine who survived major brain tumour surgery and a Royal Navy student nurse, who is raising money for charity in honour of troops killed in Afghanistan, have carried the Olympic Flame for part of its journey through North East England.

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Irish Guards Band helps unveil Olympic Rings

By Sharon Black

The Band of the Irish Guards along with the Welsh Guards’ poster boy Garrison Sergeant Major William Mott helped to unveil giant Olympic Rings at Heathrow Airport yesterday which will greet visitors arriving in the UK.

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RAF Leuchars celebrates Olympic Torch Relay

By Sharon Black

RAF personnel and their families were among those lining the route of the Olympic Torch Relay earlier this week as the torch made its way past RAF Leuchars in north east Scotland.

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Olympian greets injured Royal Marines at end of Thames row

By Sharon Black

Injured Royal Marines were met by Olympic rower James Cracknell yesterday as they completed their gruelling 150-mile (241km) row up the Thames in aid of charity.

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