UK military deaths in Afghanistan

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The UK's military role in Afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. Members of the Army, RAF, Royal Marines and special forces have lost their lives in the fight against the Taliban. Here, the BBC News website offers a look at who they were and how they died.

The number of deaths stands at 456 after two RAF personnel were among five people who died in a helicopter crash on 11 October 2015.

Image source, Lucy Rodgers

Select a photograph to find out more about each casualty.

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2015 - total deaths

2014 - total deaths

2013 - total deaths

2012 - total deaths

2011 - total deaths

2010 - total deaths

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2003 - total deaths

2002 - total deaths

Updated: Oct 20 2015