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Helmand Convoy
In August 2008 a massive military convoy set off across the desert in Helmand carrying a vital turbine for a hydro electric power station.
In August 2008 a massive military convoy set off across the desert in Helmand carrying a gigantic turbine for a hydro electric power station. Eight years later that turbine is finally being installed - and should help bring electricity to Southern Afghanistan. Monica Whitlock has been speaking to Joe Fossey, then a Major in the British Royal Engineers, who helped get the convoy through.
Photo: Major Joe Fossey in Helmand Province. Courtesy of Major Fossey.
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Thu 25 Aug 2016
07:50GMT
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