Hard work of Albion's sailors and Royal Marines marked with tour of No 10

After a year of intensive operations, HMS Albion's sailors and Royal Marines were given the opportunity to celebrate their hard work with a tour of 10 Downing Street.

In July, the assault ship completed six years of intensive operations around the world and was welcomed home by family and friends as she sailed into Devonport dockyard in Plymouth.

A special ceremony took place for HMS Albion last week, to say goodbye to the ship, although it is still unclear when her sister ship HMS Bulwark will take over as a Landing Platform Dock ship for the UK Commando Force.

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Sailors and Royal Marines gathered in the well dock of HMS Albion to reflect on their time on the ship and say farewell to the Royal Navy workhorse as her term as the UK's amphibious flagship ends.

Albion has been integral to Commando Force operations all around the world but, for now, has bid her farewell to the fleet.

Over the coming weeks, specialist parts and equipment will be moved from HMS Albion to HMS Bulwark.

HMS Albion's specialist role was to bring Royal Marines ashore, using landing craft and raiding boats.

The assault ship had spent recent years leading the Littoral Response Group (North) – a force able to deploy across Europe and react to crises and world events.