The RAF has joined 13 other nations to complete one of Europe's largest air exercises.

Known as Arctic Challenge, this complex multinational exercise – hosted by Sweden, Finland and Norway – saw more than 3,000 troops and 150 aircraft converge in the High North.

It happens every two years but, the last time it took place, Russia had not attacked a European nation and, in turn, this year the focus has switched to practising offensive operations.

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