Keywords: people outdoor 51 Squadron (Sqn) Royal Air Force (RAF) Regiment carry out a foot patrol from Patrol Base (PB) Baldak to Shawal the purpose is to engage with and gain information from local nationals (LN) in the area, Photo 17th May 2012. 51 Sqn, based at RAF Lossiemouth in the UK are split up into various combat roles including quick reaction force (QRF) and the many guard posts around the perimeter fence of Main Operating Base (MOB) Bastion, this particular unit are tasked with patrolling and engaging with LN in order to keep up to date with whats going on around MOB Bastion and the various areas of operation (AOs) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Royal Air Force Photo by Corporal Paul Oldfield/Released) 51 Squadron (Sqn) Royal Air Force (RAF) Regiment carry out a foot patrol from Patrol Base (PB) Baldak to Shawal the purpose is to engage with and gain information from local nationals (LN) in the area, Photo 17th May 2012. 51 Sqn, based at RAF Lossiemouth in the UK are split up into various combat roles including quick reaction force (QRF) and the many guard posts around the perimeter fence of Main Operating Base (MOB) Bastion, this particular unit are tasked with patrolling and engaging with LN in order to keep up to date with whats going on around MOB Bastion and the various areas of operation (AOs) in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. (Royal Air Force Photo by Corporal Paul Oldfield/Released) |