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This is the memorial to the Royal Marine commandos near speam bridge, itself near Fort William - it overlooks Ben Nevis
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)
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Inscription:
41 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO
1942-1946
SICILY SALERNO NORMANDY WALCHEREN NW EUROPE
41 INDEPENDENT COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES
1950-1952
KOREA
IN TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD
41 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES
1960-1981
NORTHERN IRELAND UN FORCES CYPRUS
DEDICATED IN EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE
OF ALL WHO SERVED IN 41
HONOUR COURAGE LOYALTY
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak receives instruction before conducting convoy live fire training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review these firing techniques to increase accuracy and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak prepares his automatic weapon for use during convoy live fire training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review these firing techniques to increase accuracy and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
An Afghan National Army Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak listens to instructions given by his Commando instructor for firing his weapon at a targets while moving on 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)
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)
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)
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)
Day 5 - Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge. Have never actually stopped before but it is an impressive scultpture in a commanding position. Actually got quite a good view od Ben Nevis, it wasn't in the cloud for once and there was still snow on the tops.
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
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)
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.
Royal Marines of 45 Commando and Swedish Coastal Rangers during a joint Swedish/UK exercise involving raiding a small Swedish island.
Royal Marines of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines conducted Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in Sweden.
Working alongside the Swedish Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna) from their Berga Naval Base home, X- Ray Company showcased their strengths on the archipelagic Swedish terrain conducting interoperability training, Live Fire Tactical Training and littoral raiding alongside their Swedish partners. This is the first time the Swedish have taken part in BALTOPS as a member of NATO.
Photos: LPhot Finn Stainer-Hutchins
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)
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)
Royal Marines of 45 Commando and Swedish Coastal Rangers on a Stridsbåt 90 H (Combat Boat 90 Half – CB90H) fast military assault craft during a joint Swedish/UK exercise involving raiding a small Swedish island.
Royal Marines of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines conducted Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in Sweden.
Working alongside the Swedish Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna) from their Berga Naval Base home, X- Ray Company showcased their strengths on the archipelagic Swedish terrain conducting interoperability training, Live Fire Tactical Training and littoral raiding alongside their Swedish partners. This is the first time the Swedish have taken part in BALTOPS as a member of NATO.
Photos: LPhot Finn Stainer-Hutchins