Volunteer soldiers from the 49th Infantry Brigade, including a company from the 1st Mercia Battalion at Fallings Park in Wolverhampton, took part in the exercise to give them essential practice in helicopter travel, battle and first aid skills. The photog

The photograph shows Regimental Sergeant Major Paul Mulingani, Private Simon McGuigan and Corporal Phillip Rhodes before fighting off a counter attack.

The photograph shows (from left) Officer Cadet Nic Williams, Private Keith Winfield, Private Mark Hindson and Private Dave Benton preparing to go on guard duty.