A SERIES of breath-taking images that capture the scale and ambition of Britain's military might has been released - from warzones to the parade ground. These snaps aim to show the life of thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators in the UK Armed Forces in all four corners of the globe.

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Breath-taking images capture scale and ambition of Britain’s military might from warzones to the parade ground

• Zoe Hu

• 15:24, 24 Dec 2021
• Updated: 17:23, 24 Dec 2021

A SERIES of breath-taking images that capture the scale and ambition of Britain's military might has been released - from warzones to the parade ground.

These snaps aim to show the life of thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators in the UK Armed Forces in all four corners of the globe.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts a night replenishment at sea with RFA Tidespring on June 21, 2021 while taking part in operations in the Mediterranean SeaCredit: Royal Navy

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Members of the UK Armed Forces took part in the evacuation of entitled personnel from Kabul airport, identifying, processing, loading and flying them 24 hours a day to the UKCredit: Royal Navy

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HMS Queen Elizabeth (back) and HMS Prince of Wales (front) met at sea for the first time Carrier Strike Group completes final exercise before setting sail for first operational deployment this weekendCredit: Royal Navy

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One of the ship's company of HMS Queen Elizabeth looking out to the group formation of 17 ships which are from the UK, US, Japan, New Zealand and Canada in a joint operation in the Philippians seaCredit: Royal Navy

Events featured in the photos include cold weather training in the Arctic Circle, counter-terrorism operations over the mountains of Mali as well as the Afghanistan evacuation.

Ministry of Defence chief photographic officer Harland Quarrington said: “This year and every year, Armed Forces photographers have captured the vital work of the Armed Forces in the UK and around the world. I’m so grateful to our photographers for bringing amazing stories.”

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One of two newly qualified pilots landing an F35B Lightning Jet on board HMS Queen Elizabeth for their first time on August 14, 2021Credit: Royal Navy

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The Guard of Honour of The Rifles gives a Royal Salute as the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin arrives at the West steps of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle from Horseshoe CloisterCredit: Royal Navy

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Air Corps from across the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team were recently deployed to RAFO Musannah of Oman to conduct essential desert environmental training and live firingCredit: RAF

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Flying in glorious Greek sunshine, this is the Red Arrows perfecting and polishing manoeuvres in an intense annual training ahead of the forthcoming display seasonCredit: RAF

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Specially painted Chinook and Puma helicopter took a commemorative flight over several locations in the South of England on 25th November 2021, to mark over 90 years of combined serviceCredit: RAF

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An RAF Flight Sergeant operates as the rear crewman as the Chinook transits through the Hombori mountains in Mali at sunset as the Royal Air force passed a significant milestone after recording 3000 hours of operational flight timeCredit: RAF

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Members of the Armed Forces came together on Remembrance Sunday, November 14, 2021 to commemorate the servicemen and women killed in all conflicts since the First World WarCredit: RAF

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Families in tears as destroyers Defender and Diamond received a warm welcome after a landmark deployment to the Pacific Rim and backCredit: Royal Navy