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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 1 Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 1
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The first of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra.
The heat is on for II Squadron as they begin their six month tour in Southern Iraq. Follow their progress as they prepare to defend Basra Air Station against the threat of deadly insurgents and daily rocket attacks.

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 2 Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 2
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Video duration: 385 seconds

The second of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. The Rock Apes are out on patrol. There's no margin for error outside the base. With the enemy watching their every move and the constant threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), B Flight must be on their toes at all times. For more, have a look at www.rafcareers.com/f rontline

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RAF Music RAF Music
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Video duration: 575 seconds

Overview of all aspects of RAF Music as a career in the Royal Air Force.

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RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 1 RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 1
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Video duration: 314 seconds

Goody is back on base and he's been a busy man! Since returning from Afghanistan he's spent a week in his local Armed Forces Careers Office, taken part in a live webchat at RAF Cranwell, presented achievement awards at his old high school in Newcastle and even been interviewed by the BBC! But back at Lossie the day job awaits and there are beastings and blisters on the horizon.

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 4 Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 4
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Video duration: 433 seconds

Smile for the cameras
It's the 5th anniversary of the liberation of Iraq and C flight have been asked to accompany Western TV crews out on patrol. When a village leader fails to show up, local kids steal the limelight. Back at base there's a moral boosting mail delivery and some not-so-welcome bills.

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Rocks in a Hard Place -- Episode 6 -- Death Threats Rocks in a Hard Place -- Episode 6 -- Death Threats
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Video duration: 406 seconds

The sixth of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. II Squadron receives intelligence that insurgents are hiding rockets within range of the base and sends the Support Weapons Flight to investigate. It's not easy to get information from the local villagers as they frequently receive death threats from the local militias.

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RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 2 RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 2
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Video duration: 279 seconds

RAF Gunner Diaries - week 2: C Flight start the week with machine gun training and battle tactics. Elsewhere on camp it's quiet as 51 Squadron prepare for Christmas leave. Goody gives us a quick tour round the base before heading off for some well earned mince pies.

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RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 3 RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 3
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Video duration: 294 seconds

RAF Gunner Diaries - week 3: Tie your trainers and flex those biceps. It might be the Squadron's first week back after leave but the annual RAF Regiment operational fitness assessment is coming. Goody takes us through what's expected.

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 7 - Peace in a hostile terri Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 7 - Peace in a hostile terri
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Video duration: 329 seconds

A Flight enters into hostile territory to visit an Iraqi army post and gather intelligence. Close to a symbolic Shia shrine, the site was heavily bombed during the first Iraq war. Wary of local militias, the lads visit a nearby village bearing gifts for the school children.

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 9 - 3 week Bulldog challenge Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 9 - 3 week Bulldog challenge
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Video duration: 291 seconds

The ninth of a weekly series of videos following the RAF Regiment on the frontline in Basra. As rising summer temperatures prevent long foot patrols, II Squadron receive an awesome set of wheels. C Flight have just 2 weeks to master the new Bulldog armoured vehicles, becoming competent commanders, drivers and maintenance technicians. To see more, go to www.rafcareers.com/f rontline

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 10 The Slick Fighting Force Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 10 The Slick Fighting Force
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Video duration: 310 seconds

Everyone's getting a bit hot under the collar this week and most of II Squadron have to survive the arduous Operation Spartan back at Base. Meanwhile the Support Weapons Flight head out to the firing range to keep their eyes in on some of the big guns. To find out more go to www.rafcareers.com/f rontline

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RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 5 RAF GUNNER DIARIES: Week 5
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Video duration: 447 seconds

RAF Gunner Diaries - week 5: We join Goody and the rest of 51 Squadron for some serious drills and skills training at Sennybridge camp in Wales. The next three weeks will bring early mornings, late nights and mud... lots of mud.

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Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 11 Night ops . . . Rocks in a Hard Place - Episode 11 Night ops . . .
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Video duration: 299 seconds

. . . hunting militia rocket sites
B Flight face a long night patrolling in the heart of Basra's militia rocket launch zone. With reports of insurgent rocket squads in the area, the trap is set to strike if the enemy attempts to fire on the nearby Command Operations Base. To see more go to http://www.rafcareer s.com/frontline

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