How do you get a Merlin helicopter to Afghanistan?

Name: How do you get a Merlin helicopter to Afghanistan?
Uploaded: 2011-12-28T08:50:19.000Z
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Description: The Ministry of Defence filmed this time-lapse footage of the latest journey of a Merlin from RAF Benson to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

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It is now two years since the UK sent the first fleet of Merlin helicopters 4,000 miles (6,400km) to Afghanistan to support Britain's mission there.

The Ministry of Defence filmed this time-lapse footage of the latest journey of a Merlin from RAF Benson to Camp Bastion.

Footage courtesy Defence News Imagery

28 December 2011