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24 Incredible Images From Annual Royal Navy Photographers Competition

24 Incredible Images From Annual Royal Navy Photographers Competition
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Photographers who have captured images of life in the Royal Navy as well as the service's technical prowess have been honoured at an annual awards ceremony. The Royal Navy photographers were "recognised for their talent, dedication and creativity" at the annual Peregrine Trophy awards in London. The winner of the Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2014 was Leading Airman (Photographer) Alex Knott while the Peregrine Trophy for the best portfolio of service-related subjects was awarded to Petty Officer Airman (Photographer) Mez Merrill.

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The navy's photographers join up in their own particular trade before being chosen to join the photographic branch and are then sent on deployments taking pictures of maritime operations, personnel at work and demonstrating all aspects of service life. Captain Ian Stidston, head of the Royal Navy Photographic Branch, said: "It has been a fantastic evening that confirms how much exceptional talent and professionalism we have in the navy's photographic branch - and also the amateur photographers who have taken some brilliant photographs.

"The very high standard of the images are testament to the flexibility and can-do approach of our people and highlight the dedication to both their art and their service. I could not be more proud of the navy's photographers who have managed to capture compelling still and moving images that vividly tell the story of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines on operations." The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1961 and is named after the HMS Peregrine Royal Naval Air Station in Sussex. The award's primary purpose is to encourage the production of eye-catching, powerful imagery that can be used in the media to demonstrate the Royal Navy and Royal Marine's operations.

Peregrine Trophy awards
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of HMS Dragon. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of HMS Defender alongside Glasgow, her affiliated city by L(Phot) Will Haigh which won the Navy News Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Navy SeaKIng Mk4 helicopters from 845 Naval Air Squadron operating in northern Norway by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron deployed to Aqaba, Jordan to conduct Environmental Training (ET) and Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) during Exercise Pashtun Commando 2013 by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of the Lynx from HMS Montrose, 214 flt after carrying out a surface search of the surrounding area encompassing HNOMS Helge Ingstad, HMS Montrose and the Bulk Carrier Ark Futura during Operation RECSYR in the Mediterranean by L(Phot) Alex Knott taken from his portfolio which earned him the title of Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2014 and Best Maritime Image Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Sgt Paul Collacott Royal Marines aircrewmen with 845 Naval Air Squadron on flying operations in a Royal Navy SeaKing Mk4 helicopter over northern Norway by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Navy personnal from Commando Mobile Air Operations Team conducting load lifting training in northern Norway by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron deployed to Aqaba, Jordan to conduct Environmental Training (ET) and Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) during Exercise Pashtun Commando 2013 by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Naval personnel from Commando Helicopter Force taking part in a military training exercise by POA(Phot) Mez Merrill taken from his portfolio which earned him the Peregrine Trophy. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of one of the teams in action during the Field Cookery competition held on the lawns of HMS Excellent by L(Phot) Alex Knott taken from his portfolio which earned him the title of Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2014 in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of HMS Montrose conduct a Damage Control Exercise whilst on exercise Sea Khanjar by L(Phot) Alex Knott taken from his portfolio which earned him the title of Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2014. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of of Winch Transfers training being carried out on the flight deck of HMS Montrose by L(Phot) Alex Knott taken from his portfolio which earned him the title of Royal Navy Photographer of the Year 2014. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Marines at a Commando Training Centre by WO2 Richard White which won the RN Amateur Open Category Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of a sea cadet by Cadet First Class Kira Robbins which won the Sea Cadet Amateur Open Category Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo by Sergeant Harley RM which won the RN Amateur Photographer of the Year Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of a Merlin practicing twilight deck transfers to HMS Sutherland's deck by CPO Michael Weir 829 NAS which won the RN Amateur Maritime Image Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo by Sergeant Harley RM which won the RN Amateur Photographer of the Year Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo ofHMNB Clyde Boxing Dinner Show by LA(Phot) JJ Massey taken from the portfolio which earned The Commandant General Royal Marines Prize in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Marines from 43 Cdo conducting routine training drills in and around Glen Fruin by CPOA(Phot) Thomas McDonald taken from the portfolio which earned The Commandant General Royal Marines Prize in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of a team of sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Illustrious working ashore on Sicogan Island in the Philippines by L(Phot) Nicky Wilson which won the Best Maritime Image Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Marines from 43 Commando demonstrating their extensive military skills and capabilities while conducting low-level training in and around Glen Fruin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland by CPOA(Phot) Thomas McDonald taken from the portfolio which earned The Commandant General Royal Marines Prize in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Chief Petty Officer, CPO(UW) Cox from Gosport with his children Lucy and Harry as they are reunited at the homecoming of HMS Richmond by LA(Phot) Maxine Davies which won the Royal Navy, Royal Marines Charity Family & Friends Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of Royal Navy Ski Championships 2014 Day 10 by LA(Phot) Paul Halliwell winner of the Royal Navy "Life Without Limits Award" in the in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of during a Passex with the USS Boxer, HMS Illustrious took the opportunity to conduct an exchange of personnel from either ship by LA(Phot) Nicky Wilson which won the International Defence Engagement (IDE) Award in the annual Peregrine Trophy awards. (credit:PA)
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