BBC News | In pictures: Key moments in RAF history, 2001: Afghanistan

2001: Afghanistan

The US launches its campaign against al-Qaeda and the Taleban in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks.

Since 2006, the RAF has been deployed in support of UK and Nato troops. As well as Harrier fighters, the RAF�s transport and helicopter fleet has played a vital role on the frontline.

Here, soldiers board an RAF Chinook in August 2005.


�In pictures:�Key moments in RAF history

	2001: Afghanistan The US launches its campaign against al-Qaeda and the Taleban in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks. Since 2006, the RAF has been deployed in support of UK and Nato troops. As well as Harrier fighters, the RAF�s transport and helicopter fleet has played a vital role on the frontline. Here, soldiers board an RAF Chinook in August 2005.