MEMO: Camp Bastion houses prince Harry

BBismillah Their was an assault late Friday at Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, one of the largest and best-defended posts in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and troubled NATO because the Moedjahidien were able to penetrate the base, killing dozens of invader Marines and causing more than $200 million in damage. “We’re saying it’s a very sophisticated attack,” said a military official here. “We’ve lost aircraft in battle, but nothing like this.” ...

A Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter is pictured over Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopters from 845 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons normally based with Commando Helicopter Force at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, flying as part of the Joint Helicopter Force Afghanistan in support of current operations in Afghanistan. October 5, 2011. MoD

An RAF C-130 Hecules aircraft is seen taking off from Camp Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan. The Medical Treatment Facility at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. The Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), which is housed in one of the few solid buildings at Bastion replaces the tented field hospital that has been used since 2003.