Summary
As the Sea King helicopter I was travelling in juddered its way into Sangin, all I could see was vast expanses of sand, villages, dry river beds, and Afghans minding their flocks.
Dust flew into the air as the giant machine touched down at the forward operation base in the north east of Helmand Province which is home to members of 1Rifles.See the full content of this document
Extract
'Attacks Are Part of Life Out Here'
Following the troops' lead, I dashed out of the helicopter into the camp, hot air from the helicopter's engine buffering my face.
Sweat trickled down my brow as I stood in full body armour and helmet in 65C heat. Around me were a collection of ...See the full content of this document
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