The crew of an RAF Chinook helicopter from 18 Squadron watch as ground crew position their craft onto a low loader at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, Tuesday February 7, 2006. Three of the heavy lift helicopters are preparing to ship out to Afghanistan today as the UK continues its build up of military forces in the war-torn country. The choppers will be flown from Odiham by C-17 transports to the Helmand region of the country where they will assist Royal Engineers to build a base in the area. See PA story DEFENCE Afghanistan. PRESS ASSOCIATION photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA.

The crew of an RAF Chinook helicopter from 18 Squadron watch as ground crew position their craft onto a low loader at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, Tuesday February 7, 2006. Three of the heavy lift helicopters are preparing to ship out to Afghanistan today as the UK continues its build up of military forces in the war-torn country. The choppers will be flown from Odiham by C-17 transports to the Helmand region of the country where they will assist Royal Engineers to build a base in the area. See PA story DEFENCE Afghanistan. PRESS ASSOCIATION photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA. Stock Photo

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