42 Commando

Recently returned from live fire training in California, 42 Commando Royal Marines are one of three elite battalion-sized units which make up the global punch of 3 Commando Brigade.

42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert

With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert

With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
42 Commando in the Californian desert

42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
42 Commando feel the desert heat in California

The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
42 Commando feel the desert heat in California

The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
42 Commando Remembers

COMMANDING OFFICER

Neil Sutherland

RANK:
Lieutenant Colonel

JOINED:
1991

SPECIALISATION:
Royal Marines

PREVIOUS UNITS:
42 Cdo, 40 Cdo

Military experience

Neil Sutherland joined the Royal Marines in 1991. After 15 months officer training, he spent 12 months as a Troop Commander in Comacchio Group, followed by 2 years as a Rifle Troop Commander in 42 Commando, which included an operational tour in Northern Ireland.

A short stint followed as 42 Commando’s Training Officer, before a period at CTCRM as a Recruit Troop Commander and Company 2IC.

He then trained as a Signals Officer and spent 2 years at 40 Commando which included an operational deployment to West Africa.

On completion of the Army Junior Command and Staff Course, he spent a further 2 years attached to the Army which included 12 months studying for a Masters Degree.

He then undertook an SO2 appointment in Fleet HQ, followed by the Advanced Command and Staff Course. Returning to 42 Commando, he spent 2 years as OC Kilo Company where he deployed on Op Herrick 5 to Afghanistan; for which he was awarded an MBE. An appointment then followed to HQ 3 Commando Brigade as SO2 G3 Plans.

Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 2008, he was appointed to the Permanent Joint Headquarters as the Operations Team Leader responsible for Counter Terrorism (Overseas) and Counter Piracy.

He then served as the Executive Assistant to the Second Sea Lord. Lt Col Sutherland assumed command of 42 Commando on 26 January 2012.

Neil Sutherland is married to Val and they have a son and two daughters.

OPERATIONS

Cold Weather Training

CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED

MISSION SUMMARY

Cold Weather Training is a multinational exercise led by the Norwegian Armed Forces. While current operations are focussed on Afghanistan, it is vital that the Royal Navy maintains its amphibious capability in a cold weather environment. This training brings together the Royal Marines, assault ships and other Fleet assets, and the helicopters of the Fleet Air Arm.

Operation Herrick

CURRENT STATUS: COMPLETED

MISSION SUMMARY

Operation Herrick is the code-name for the work UK Forces have been doing in Afghanistan since 2002, working to bring about stability in the country and maintain the forces of law and order, pushing back the Taliban and preventing them from using the country as a base for terrorism.

TAKE A LOOK

42 Commando

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- Royal Marines blast into Scotland for live firing exercise
  
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- Royal Marines blast into Scotland for live firing exercise
  
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- Royal Marines blast into Scotland for live firing exercise
  
  Royal Marines boarding Chinook on HMS Illustrious
- Royal Marines blast into Scotland for live firing exercise
  
  Royal Marines Landing in a Chinook
- Royal Marines blast into Scotland for live firing exercise
  
  Juliet Company, 42 Royal Marines Cdo being inserted into the field by a Royal Navy Seaking Helicopter from HMS Illustrious.
- Plymouth Royal Marine Tackles Ice Training
  
  Hometown Story ImagesImages captured are of various ratings deployed on Cetus 13 winter deployment. Images to be used for Hometown Stories.
- Plymouth Royal Marine Tackles Ice Training
  
  Images captured show ranks from 45 Commando Royal Marines, Commando Logistics Regiment (CLR) and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducting Helicopter embarkation drills, during the Move phase of the Cold Weather Warfare Course (CWWC). The Commandos gathered into what is referred to as an Arctic Huddle before been picked up by a Royal Navy Seak Kng helicopter from 845 Squadron .The training is taking place in the training areas near to Asegarden Camp, Norway, and is part of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines winter training package known as Cetus 13.
- Devon Royal Marines In French Exercise
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commandos Hone Fighting Skills In US Desert
  
  With helicopters hovering and dust swirling in their faces during an exercise in the Californian desert, Royal Marines from 42 Commando are using the terrain to their full advantage. Working from the US Marine Corpsâ Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, the Commandos have been using a bespoke facility to practice live fire troop attacks. A vast training facility with 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate, the desert offers similar conditions to those they face in Afghanistan, and allows them to hone their fighting skills. In preparation for their final exercise, M Company have been working with the same Merlin helicopter that will drop them deep into the training area to kick off their final assaults. *** Local Caption *** Model Release form held at the 42 Commando Photographic Unit, Bickleigh Barracks.
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  Amid searing heat in the Californian desert, which best mimic the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test.
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  Amid searing heat in the Californian desert, which best mimic the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test.
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  Working from the US Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Centre in Twenty nine Palms, Kilo Company, 42 Commando RM have been using a mock-up Middle Eastern village in this vast training facility with its 932 square miles of desert terrain in which to operate
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
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- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
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- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
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- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
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- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
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  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando in the Californian desert
  
  42 Commando RM Training in Mojave Dersert
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
- 42 Commando feel the desert heat in California
  
  The green berets of 42 Commando have been letting rip with real and mock ammunition on one of the biggest combat ranges in the world. The Royal Marines from Bickleigh are making full use of the US Marine Corps' base at Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert for some all-action training.
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- 42 Cdo Falklands 30 memorial
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- 42 Cdo Falklands 30 memorial
- Warrior Games
  
  Retired Army veteran Melissa Stockwell, from Chicago and Royal Marine Capt. Simon Maxwell from Croydon, England, were the honorary torchbearers who lit the cauldron to officially kick off the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 30.
- Warrior Games
  
  Royal Marine Capt. Simon Maxwell carrys the Olympic torch April 30 at the Olympic Training Center during the 2012 Warrior Games opening ceremony.The games consist of 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command competing in a Paralympics-style competition, May 1-5.
- Warrior Games
  
  Retired Army veteran Melissa Stockwell and Royal Marine Capt. Simon Maxwell make their way to the cauldron at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs April 30 to officially kick off the 2012 Warrior Games. The games consist of 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command competing in a Paralympics-style competition, May 1-5.
- shooting success for 42 commando royal marines
- shooting success for 42 commando royal marines
- shooting success for 42 commando royal marines
- Royal Marines Celebrate Medical Centre Opening
  
  Dental Surgeon Lieutenant Amelia Pedrick and Dental Nurse Ellie Howes give a demonstration of the new facilities on willing volunteer Medical Assistant Royal Marine Samuel Roberts. Image Taken by LA(Phot) Dave Hillhouse
- Royal Marines Celebrate Medical Centre Opening
  
  Unveiling the plaque to the new centre. Image Taken by LA(Phot) Dave Hillhouse
- Royal Marines Celebrate Medical Centre Opening
  
  The new sickbay building from the outside. Image Taken by LA(Phot) Dave Hillhouse
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  Corporal Jimmy Edmunds, Marine Kevin Povey (front) and Corporal Lee Simpson, Lima Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines.
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- The crater left when RMs blew up a secret ammunitions dump in Afghanistan
  
  UK AND AFGHAN FORCES FIND AND DESTROY A TONNE OF EXPLOSIVES IN HELMANDSoldiers and Royal Marines from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force from Task Force Helmand have a uncovered a tonne of homemade explosives during an operation. Sgt Dean Smith and Cpl Euan Anderson from the BRF stand in the crater left after they destroyed the HME in a controlled explosion.
- The crater left when RMs blew up a secret ammunitions dump in Afghanistan
  
  UK AND AFGHAN FORCES FIND AND DESTROY A TONNE OF EXPLOSIVES IN HELMANDSoldiers and Royal Marines from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force from Task Force Helmand have uncovered a tonne of homemade explosives during an operation.
- Royal Marines of 40 Commando
  
  Pictured is RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Mounts Bay entering the port at Malta after completing Ex Albanian Lion, in Albania.Royal Marines of 40 Commando are pictured conducting procedure Alpha whilst entering port prior to 3 days OSD (operation stand down) in Malta.June 6, 2011.
- Olympic Rower Serves With Royal Marines In Helmand
  
  Pictured Lt Tom Lucy of K Company 42 Commando on patrol with his section outside of Patrol Base 5 in Helamnd Province, Afhanistan.
- Olympic Rower Serves With Royal Marines In Helmand
  
  Pictured Lt Tom Lucy of K Company 42 Commando on patrol with his section outside of Patrol Base 5 in Helamnd Province, Afhanistan.
- Olympic Rower Serves With Royal Marines In Helmand
  
  Pictured Lt Tom Lucy of K Company 42 Commando on patrol with his section outside of Patrol Base 5 in Helamnd Province, Afhanistan.
- Helmand Governor Holds Shura in Loy Mandeh Kalay And Officially Opens New Bridge
  
  HELMAND GOVERNOR HOLDS SHURA IN LOY MANDEH KALAY AND OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW BRIDGE On the 14 August 2011 the Provincial Governor (PG) of Helmand Province, Afghanistan visited Salaang and Loy Mandeh Kalay in the Nad-e Ali District. The PG officially opened the bridge at Salaang,which was built by engineers from the Task Force Helmand Engineer Group. After that, he hosted a Shura in Loy Mandeh Kalay, attended by over 50 Local National Elders. Images taken by LA(Phot) David Hillhouse
- Helmand Provincial Chief of Police (PCOP) Gen Angar (left), watches with Commander Task Force Helmand Brigadier Ed Davis (right) as Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal opens the new bridge at Salaang.
  
  Helmand Provincial Chief of Police (PCOP) Gen Angar (left), watches with Commander Task Force Helmand Brigadier Ed Davis (right) as Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal opens the new bridge at Salaang. On the 14 August 2011 the Provincial Governor (PG) of Helmand Province (second from left), Afghanistan visited Salaang and Loy Mandeh Kalay in the Nad-e Ali District. The PG officially opened the bridge at Salaang,which was built by engineers from the Task Force Helmand Engineer Group. After that, he hosted a Shura in Loy Mandeh Kalay, attended by over 50 Local National Elders. Images taken by LA(Phot) David Hillhouse
- 42 Cdo in Afghanistan
  
  Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando celebrate the festival of Eid with their Afghan National Army colleagues and local people in Nahr-e Saraj (South), Helmand Province. Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke
- 42 Cdo in Afghanistan
  
  Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando celebrate the festival of Eid with their Afghan National Army colleagues and local people in Nahr-e Saraj (South), Helmand Province. Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke
- 42 Cdo in Afghanistan
  
  Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando celebrate the festival of Eid with their Afghan National Army colleagues and local people in Nahr-e Saraj (South), Helmand Province. Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke
- 42 Cdo in Afghanistan
  
  Royal Marines from Kilo Company, 42 Commando celebrate the festival of Eid with their Afghan National Army colleagues and local people in Nahr-e Saraj (South), Helmand Province. Pictures By: PO (PHOT) Hamish Burke
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- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. *** Local Caption *** Pictured here is Marine Allen Rushton with his partner Leah Chalmers (left) and cousin Sarah Billups (right).
- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. Picture shows a Marine hugging his mother.
- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. *** Local Caption *** Pictured here is Marine Steven Harding with his partner Alexandra Bastow with their 9 week old baby, Eythan Alexander Harding.
- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. Pictured here are members of 42 Commando as they leave the aircraft.
- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. *** Local Caption *** Pictured here is LT Tom Lucy with his mother, Patricia.
- ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME
  
  ROYAL MARINES OF 42 COMMANDO RETURN HOME 100 Royal Marines from M company based at 42 Commando, Bickleigh Barracks Plymouth returned home to family and friends. The aircraft flew into Exeter Airport, after a six month deployment on the front line in Afghanistan, as part of 3 Commando Brigade on an extremely demanding tour which has recorded progress in stabilising Helmand. M companyâs role has been in building relationships with the Afghans and to help establish development and two schools as well as clinics for woman and children. *** Local Caption *** Pictured here is Marine Grant Polson with his mother Sharon, father John, sisters Gemma and Amy and his neice Amelia. They travelled from Cheltenham to be at the event.
- Serving members of 42 Commando Royal Marines and the Royal Marines Band paraded through the City of Plymouth in 2009
  
  The serving members of 42 Commando Royal Marines and the Royal Marines Band paraded through the city of Plymouth today (7th May 2009). The parade was to mark the return of the unit after a 6 month tour of Afghanistan. The unit was greeted by the public who appeared on mass along Royal Parade, Plymouth.(Images taken by LA(PHOT) Abbie Gadd)
- Serving members of 42 Commando Royal Marines and the Royal Marines Band paraded through the City of Plymouth in 2009
  
  The serving members of 42 Commando Royal Marines and the Royal Marines Band paraded through the city of Plymouth today (7th May 2009). The parade was to mark the return of the unit after a 6 month tour of Afghanistan. The unit was greeted by the public who appeared on mass along Royal Parade, Plymouth.(Images taken by LA(PHOT) Abbie Gadd)
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