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In pictures: RAF Poseidons soar over North Atlantic on Iceland deployment

The RAF recently deployed P-8A Poseidons to Iceland under a Nato mission

Based at RAF Lossiemouth, 120 and 201 Squadrons operate the maritime patrol aircraft

With advanced radar and weapon systems, the Poseidon is perfectly suited to the squadrons' mission of protecting the UK's maritime interests

Its key roles include providing enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities, maritime surveillance, and search and rescue operations

Iceland, famous for the dazzling Northern Lights, holds a geo-strategic position within Nato

A Poseidon MRA1 crew prepares for take-off

These crew members are being treated to a display of the Northern Lights as the aircraft descends into Keflavik Air Base

RAF Poseidon crews have been working closely with their Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) counterparts during the deployment

RAF and RCAF personnel walk towards the Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) before an operational sortie — RAF and RCAF personnel walk towards the Poseidon P-8A before an operational sortie (Picture: MOD)

The RAF recently deployed P-8A Poseidons to Iceland under a Nato mission

Based at RAF Lossiemouth, 120 and 201 Squadrons operate the maritime patrol aircraft

With advanced radar and weapon systems, the Poseidon is perfectly suited to the squadrons' mission of protecting the UK's maritime interests

Its key roles include providing enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities, maritime surveillance, and search and rescue operations

Iceland, famous for the dazzling Northern Lights, holds a geo-strategic position within Nato

A Poseidon MRA1 crew prepares for take-off

These crew members are being treated to a display of the Northern Lights as the aircraft descends into Keflavik Air Base

RAF Poseidon crews have been working closely with their Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) counterparts during the deployment

RAF and RCAF personnel walk towards the Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) before an operational sortie

The RAF's 120 and 201 Squadrons have been flying their P-8A Poseidons out of Iceland as part of a deployment to protect the UK's maritime interests in one of Nato's most strategic locations.

The multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft have been flying from Keflavik Air Base, approximately 50 kilometres from the capital, Reykjavik.

Both squadrons are based at RAF Lossiemouth.

All pictures courtesy of the MOD

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