A thread dedicated to the British Royal Marines. 'Per Mare Per Terram'
A subject close to mine and my family's heart
The following pictures relate to the Royal MArines serving as part of Operation Telic
The photos here are from the early years of the Operation circa 2003-2004
Commandos with 7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery Royal Artillery prepare to fire a 105mm howitzer. 29 CDO RA use the L118 Light Gun, which can fire 6-8 rounds per minute to a range of 17km. Crucially, for Commando operations, the gun can be transported slung beneath helicopters and towed by vehicles.
Members of Charlie Troop, 8 ALMA Battery, 29 Commando Royal Artillery Regiment (RAR) pictured close to a L118 light gun at a base at Musa Qel'eh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 2009. The L118 is a 105mm howizter which can fire high explosive (various types), smoke, illumination and inert...
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