Last UK troops leave Afghanistan

The last UK combat troops have left Camp Bastion in a huge airlift operation marking the final chapter in the 13-year Afghanistan conflict.

Last UK troops leave Afghanistan

The last UK combat troops have left Camp Bastion in a huge airlift operation marking the final chapter in the 13-year Afghanistan conflict.

Waves of dozens of helicopters and Hercules transport aircraft took part in the tactical withdrawal from the base in Helmand province.

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