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The Royal Air Force Police protect military personnel, assets and
information. They also prevent and detect crime, support discipline and
provide a security advice.
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This is a Royal Air Force Police Land Rover 'Snatch
Wagon'. The vehicle is carrying desert camouflage colours with a blue
light on the roof. Union Jack and RAF Police signs can also be seen. This
picture was taken in Basra, Iraq in 2008.
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The side view of the same Snatch Wagon, showing how it
is stuck in the mud after responding to a indirect rocket attack.
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A Royal Air Force Police Land Rover 110, which was also
in Iraq during 2008. This vehicle was hit by indirect fire and the damage
to the windscreen can be seen.
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The side view of the same Land Rover showing the flat
front tyre which was also damaged by enemy fire. The vehicle is fitted
with a full-width blue light bar and RAF Police signs.
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A police Hyundai Santa Fe. This vehicle is used by
Cyprus Joint Police Unit which is manned by Royal Navy Police, Royal Air
Force Police and Royal Military Police. This vehicle has a civilian
Cypriot registration.
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KE 52 This RAF Police Land Rover was in service during
the 1990s. Notice the very simple livery and only one blue flashing light,
mounted on a pole because of the canvas roof.
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BU53 KWX This is one of a fleet of identical Vauxhall
Astra estates that are used by the Royal Air Force police. They have amber
flashing lights included in the roof light bar for use on airfields.
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The rear view, showing the simple but effective livery.
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Here we have a Ford Transit used by the RAF Police for
the transport of dogs. The vehicle is unregistered and is not equipped
with any blue lights. Notice how the space remains on the drivers door for
the addition of the RAF insignia.
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AY 04 This is a RAF Police Landrover Defender 110
Hardtop, FFR (Fitted For Radio). It is in service with the Tactical
Provost Wing of the RAF Police, based at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire.
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KA 17 This RAF Police Landrover Series 3 is a 109"
long wheelbase hard top example from the early 1980s. Notice the
distinctive red 'police' sign on the grille.
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AF 48 This is a black RAF Police Ford Escort 1300L
estate patrol car. Again from the early 1980s, it was based at RAF Odiham.
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49 AA This RAF Police Landrover Discovery is from the
late 1990s and features a forward-facing floodlight on the roof.
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The rear view of the same car shows a telescopic
floodlight which passes through the roof.
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37 AA A RAF Police Landrover Defender 110 in Sunderland.
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