Afghanistan Collection (page 7)

RAF Chinook Helicopters Leave a Landing in Zone in Afghanistan
Two Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters take off after deploying soldiers from the QRH (The Queens Royal Hussars) Battle Group on Operation Zmaray Ibda (Lions Discovery)

RAF Tornado GR4 at Kandahar Airfield Prepares for Sortie
A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 sets out on an early morning sortie from Kandahar airfield in Afghanistan. The Tornado GR4 is a two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft

Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 Takes off from Kandahar
A Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 from XIII Squadron, 904 Expeditionary Air Wing takes off from Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan

OSPREY HELICOPTER 05 / 06 / 2010
Pictured is a V-22 Osprey helicopter operated by the United States Navy bringing troops to FOB (Forward Operating Base) Jackson, Sangin, Afghanistan

Army Air Corps Lynx Mk9A Helicopter Over Afghanistan
An Army Lynx Mk9A helicopter is pictured on operations over Helmand, Afghanistan. Lynx has been used extensively within the Army Air Corps for a wide variety of roles and tasks

RAF Chinook Helicopters Take Off on a Mission Over Helmand, Afghanistan
Photograph shows Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 helicopters from 1310 Flight taking off from Camp Bastion airfield in Helmand, Afghanistan, while a US Air Force Blackhawk helicopter waits to land

A RAF Chinook Helicopter Takes Off on a Dawn Mission Over Helmand, Afghanistan
Photograph shows a Royal Air Force Chinook Mk2 from 1310 flight taking off on a dawn mission from Camp Bastion airfield in Helmand, Afghanistan

A Royal Air Force Chinook Helicopter Leaves with a Casualty in Afghanistan
A Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) extracts a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) following an the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device

RAF Chinook Helicopter at Camp Bastion
A Chinook helicopter at Camp Bastion, Helmand Afghanistan. Pilots and air crew from the Royal Air Force who fly in Chinook helicopters provide vital troop moving capabilities during operations

Lynx Mk9A Over Afghanistan
A Lynx Mk 9A helicopter flying over the desert in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The Army Air Corps are now deploying the Mk 9A variant of the Lynx helicopter

Merlin Helicopter Lands in Californian Desert During Ex Merlin Vortex
A Royal Air Force Merlin HC3 helicopter of 78 Squadron based at RAF Benson, lands in the Californian Desert during pre-Afghanistan training in the USA

3 Scots and ANA Troops enroute to Upper Sangin Valley
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army and 3rd Battalion (The Black Watch) The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 Scots) board a Royal Air Force Chinook in the fading light enroute to an operation in

Royal Navy Mk7 Seaking Leaves Camp Bastion
A " Jungle Jim" Mk7 Royal Navy Sea King helicopter flies over Camp Bastion in Helmand Province Afghanistan

GR9 Harrier at Kandahar Airfield
A Harrier GR9 aircraft from 1(F) Squadron takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Helmand, Afghanistan. 1 (F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in 2009

Hercules Aircraft at Kandahar
Royal Air Force Hercules transport aircraft wait to airlift soldiers from 3 Scots, The Black Watch at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Harrier At Kandahar Prior to Leaving Afghanistan
A Harrier aircraft waits in a hangar at Kandahar, Afghanistan prior to departure. 1(F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in June 2009

A Harrier GR7A in flight over the mountain ranges of Afghanistan during a mission
This image shows a Harrier GR7A in flight over the mountain ranges in Afghanistan during a mission. In 2004 a UK detachment of personnel from RAF Cottesmore

Apache Helicopters
Pictured are Apache WAH64 Attack Helicopters at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. These aircraft provided cover to troops conducting ground operations during Herrick V

Chinook Releases Flares over Afghanistan
A Chinook CH47 helicopter releases decoy flares whilst flying over the desert in Afghanistan in support of British troops in Helmand province

Chinook from 27 Squadron RAF Carrying Stores Over Afghanistan
A Chinook from 27 Squadron RAF carries stores to replenish troops operating in the mountains of Afghanistan. The chinooks are operating in support of 45 Commando RM and 3 Commando Brigade elements

U. S. Army soldiers firing a 120mm mortar during combat operations in Afghanistan
October 23, 2007 - U.S. Army soldiers fire a 120mm mortar during combat operations in the Da udzay Valley in the Zabul Province of Afghanistan

Reflections over Afghanistan (color) 2nd ed
Camara Tahir Clayton

Kabul Afghanistan Skyline
Michael Tompsett

First Descent Through Koojah Pass, Afghanistan

The Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan Date: 1834

Dead Religious Fanatic Loosewala
This card dates from the conclusion of the third Anglo-Afghan war of 1919. The body of a dead Loosewala, shot near West Ridge Barracks, Rawalpindi, Punjab. Date: 1921

Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

ABDUR RAHMAN KHAN Established as ruler of Afghanistan after the Battle of Maiwand, his stable rule unified a tribal people. Date: R. 1880 - 1901

OXUS RIVER (ABU DARYA)
The Oxus River at Kham-i-ab, looking west, near Khoja- Saleh. The River was named by the Greeks after Alexander the Great crossed the stream with a bridge of dead cattle! Date: 1885

Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jelalabad
3790595 Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jelalabad; (add.info.: Dr. William Brydon (1811 - 1873) arriving at Jelalabad. Assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army during the first Anglo-Afghan

Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jelalabad
3790458 Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jelalabad; (add.info.: Dr. William Brydon (1811 - 1873) arriving at Jelalabad. Assistant surgeon in the British East India Company Army during the first Anglo-Afghan

Men from Afghanistan, 19th century, photo from 1880
7280076 Men from Afghanistan, 19th century, photo from 1880 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men from Afghanistan, 19th century, photo from 1880, Historic)

View of Cabul, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Cabul, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mountaineers of Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View in Afghanistan, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in Afghanistan, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Afghan Campaign, Yakoob Khan, the Ex-Ameer, on his Way to India as a Prisoner of State escorted by the Sixth
1045512 The Afghan Campaign, Yakoob Khan, the Ex-Ameer, on his Way to India as a Prisoner of State escorted by the Sixth Dragoons, Carabineers (engraving) by Durand

Damans, Hindkis, Uzbeks and Eimaks of Afghanistan - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan
LSE4099199 Damans, Hindkis, Uzbeks and Eimaks of Afghanistan - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Sunday at the Front (engraving)
1059008 Sunday at the Front (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at the Front)

The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp (engraving)
1045166 The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign, Scraps from Lataband Camp)

Awaiting the Order to Advance (engraving)
1060081 Awaiting the Order to Advance (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Awaiting the Order to Advance, the Impending Afghan War, the Gathering of the Clans)

With Sir Samuel Browne, General Macpherson receiving the Submission of Ali Muhamad, Governor of Pesh-Bolak (engraving)
1058703 With Sir Samuel Browne, General Macpherson receiving the Submission of Ali Muhamad, Governor of Pesh-Bolak (engraving) by Durand

Lord Roberts (1832-1914) on the march to Kandahar, 1880 from Heroes of History pub
IL99949 Lord Roberts (1832-1914) on the march to Kandahar, 1880 from Heroes of History pub. by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London (book illustration) by Davie

The Afghan War, Grand Durbar held by General Sir Samuel Browne at Jellalabad on New Years Day (engraving)
1058721 The Afghan War, Grand Durbar held by General Sir Samuel Browne at Jellalabad on New Years Day (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Evacuation of Kabul, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400423 Evacuation of Kabul, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar (colour litho)
2791946 Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Roberts, on the March to Kandahar)

The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving)
1058830 The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp)

The Late Afghan War, the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, decorated for Distinguished Conduct in the Late
1060534 The Late Afghan War, the E Battery, B Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, decorated for Distinguished Conduct in the Late Afghan Campaign (engraving) by Durand

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"Journey through Afghanistan: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" In the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars above, symbolizing resilience and determination. The Kings Own Scottish Borderers stand tall in Afghanistan, showcasing the international effort to bring stability and peace to this ancient land. At the Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazar-I-Sharif, spirituality intertwines with history as worshippers pay homage to their revered saint. Unveiling a glimpse into the past, a vintage map from the 1860s reveals the intricate borders and diverse regions that make up modern-day Afghanistan. An RAF Chinook Helicopter maneuvers its way towards a landing site - an emblematic image representing support and aid for Afghan communities. Peering through the Khyber Pass, one can catch sight of breathtaking vistas that stretch deep into Afghanistan's heartland – a testament to its natural beauty. Once standing proudly in Bamiyan Valley, a colossal Buddha statue now exists only in memories after being destroyed by Taliban forces; reminding us of cultural loss but also resilience against extremism. Amidst picturesque landscapes lies the Panjshir Valley – an oasis of tranquility amidst turbulent times – where hope blossoms against all odds. Witnessing power in motion, Apache helicopters unleash rockets upon enemy targets - exemplifying bravery displayed by coalition forces protecting Afghan citizens' freedom. High above Afghan skies soar U. S Air Force C-17 Globemasters carrying vital supplies; bridging nations together during challenging times. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably captivating, Afghanistan weaves together tales of struggle and triumph while preserving its rich heritage amidst adversity.