British troops board a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan. (Photo: Christopher Pledger)Uncertain Future For UK's Amphibious Forces -- BBC
Amphibious forces have played a major role in British military operations for centuries. Now there are fears the Royal Navy could lose much of that capability, as the National Security Council meets to review the country's defence strategy.
On a cloudless day on calm seas off the western coast of Scotland, HMS Albion is an imposing sight.
She was last seen rescuing stranded civilians and troops trying to return home from Afghanistan during the volcanic ash crisis.
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