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Location Lochaber, Scottish Highlands
Designer Scott Sutherland
Type statue
Material bronze sculpture
Height17 feet (5.2 m)
Beginning date1949
Completion date1951
Opening date1952
Dedicated to British Commandos
Belgian Pathfinders and Para-Commandos serving with QG Lt Bde (Marche en famenne) : Démo FCOS à BEAUVECHAIN (démo dynamique)
Belgian Pathfinders and Para-Commandos serving with QG Lt Bde (Marche en famenne) : Démo FCOS à BEAUVECHAIN (démo dynamique)
Belgian Para-commandos from 3 Parachute Battalion and 2 Commandos part of the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment) during exercise Active trip 2010 -Para-commando defending Ursel airfield
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak communicate while and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
The Commando Memorial in Lochaber is a monument in Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it has become one of Scotland's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.The monument consists of a cast bronze sculpture of three Commandos in characteristic dress complete with cap comforter, webbing and rifle, standing atop a stone plinthThe three Commandos are depicted looking south towards Ben Nevis."United we conquer" is inscribed around the top of the stone plinth, while the original plaque on the stone plinth reads: "In memory of the officers and men of the commandos who died in the Second World War 1939–1945. This country was their training ground."
A Garden of Remembrance, which was subsequently added to the site, is used by many surviving World War II Commandos as the designated final resting place for their ashes.It has also been used as a place where many families have scattered ashes and erected tributes to loved ones who belonged to contemporary Commando units and who have died in more recent conflicts such as the Falklands War or in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Belgian Para-Commandos serving with QG Lt Bde (Marche en famenne) : Démo FCOS à BEAUVECHAIN (Héliportage Personnel)
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak carries a simulated casualty to a safe location during react to improvised explosive device (IED) training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review how to react appropriately to an IED to increase safety and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Saturday 12th October 2019, on a damp day, these amazing groups rose to the challenge to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
The images are in the order taken, as I followed the obstacle part of the 5K Challenge and returned to the arena.
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Malcon West 1 Unifil send-off at RMAF Subang. Malaysian armed forces with 5 Brunei soldiers leaving for Beirut, Lebanon on a 9 month peacekeeping mission. They were flown to Beirut International Airport by MAS Charter on Malaysian Airlines B777-200 (registration number 9M-MRP).
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak practice moving and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
An Afghan National Army commando from 6th Commando Kandak provides security during a firefight in Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, March 22. The ANA commandos conduct counterinsurgency operations throughout Afghanistan to provide stability in the region.
A Marine commando with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit communicates with a fellow Marine during a patrol in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Afghan National Army Commandos from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak fire their weapons at targets while moving during a range in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. The Commandos reviewed proper use and safety procedures to increase safety, accuracy, combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Photo shows: (from left to right) Ellie Fenn, Amber Williams, Polly Goodman (joint managing director) Flo Dowler (joint managing director) Hester Wolton of Commando from Downe House School at The Young Enterprise Company of the Year 2013 final
For further information paul.eastham@y-e.org.uk 0771 339 3594 Photo: Johnnie Pakington 07850 485 450
An Afghan National Army Commando instructor from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak gives commands to other Commandos to begin firing at targets during a range in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. The Commandos reviewed proper use and safety procedures to increase safety, accuracy, combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak communicate while and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
A British Royal Marine commando, assigned to the 42 Commando simulates providing cover during a boarding training exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), July 30, 2024.
The Royal Marines were aboard New York conducting joint visit, board, search and seizure training with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC).
New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC).
The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner
An Afghan Commando from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak waits to move while other Commandos and fire with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)