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CNN International Correspondents Show Interview Jon Bevan

Jon Bevan is an official photographer for the British Army, he tells CNN about his work shares some of his most striking images.

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/international/2009/02/18/ic.feb.military.bk.c.mov.cnn

Capturing the Front Line

Swansea's Jon Bevan is an army photographer just back from the front line in Afghanistan. Viewable link to Publication.

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1f5zw/SwanseaLifeSeptember/resources/18.htm

Swansea Life - Jon Bevan in Afghanistan

Swansea's Jon Bevan is an army photographer just back from the front line in Afghanistan. Swansea Life caught up with him to talk about his experiences.

http://www.swansealife.co.uk/people-and-parties/army-photography.html

Video War Diary by Corporal Jon Bevan

Please visit the YouTube British Army Home page to watch my 6 minute video war diary video presentation to set the scene in Afghanistan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6jgoWoSPik

Army Photographers Exhibition

Twelve months after returning from Afghanistan's notorious Helmand Province with 12 Mechanized Brigade, Army photographer Sergeant Jon Bevan, is now showcasing some of his published pictures in his hometown of Swansea.

http://www.army.mod.uk/7703.aspx

Army photographer's work goes on public display

Twelve months after returning from Helmand with 12 Mechanized Brigade, Army Photographer Sergeant Jon Bevan is proudly showcasing a selection of his published pictures in his home town of Swansea, South Wales.

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20081107200014/http://www.army.mod.uk/7703.aspx

Capturing Images of War

Wales Today newspaper feature about my experiences shooting through the lens of my camera rather than a weapon system.

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/tm_headline=capturing-images-of-war&method=full&objectid=19720614&siteid=50082-name_page.html

ITN News Special in Afghanistan

During extensive filming with the Welsh Guards in Afghanistan, the tragic loss of Officers and Soliders in recent months, families have granted permission for footage to be released for the media to honour the names of those fallen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxwvtU4CWxE

S4C Documentary Y Byd Ar Bedwar in Afghanistan

The Welsh in Afghanistan 02.06.09 during a special report by Eifion Glyn.

http://www.s4c.co.uk/bydarbedwar/e_archif.shtml

Sky News Piece on Private Leon Wilson

A soldier has been declared the luckiest in the army after a bullet went through his helmet but missed his head - by just two millimetres.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Luckiest-Soldier-Private-Leon-Wilson-Left-Without-Mark-After-Bullet-Missed-Head-In-Afghanistan/Article/200904315264973

Sky Sports News Piece on International Tag Rugby in Afghanistan

With the Lions tour in full flow, rugby fever is spreading all over the world. It's even being played in one of the most dangerous places on earth Helmand Province. Filmed by Jon Bevan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttx2IJbOOpc

Soldier Feature on Jon Bevan - Calling the Shots

I was featured in Novembers issue of Soldier Magazine, recollecting my thoughts whilst serving in Afghanistan.

http://viewer.zmags.com/showmag.php?mid=tswdg#/page34/

Army Nurse in Afghanistan

Filmed, photographed and edited by Jon Bevan whilst deployed on Operation HERRICK 10 with 19 Light Brigade.

http://www.birminghampost.net/newsvideo/2009/02/06/birmingham-nurse-reports-from-front-line-65233-23766985/

Capturing Afghanistan - British Army Website

Corporal Bevan took more than 18,000 photographs covering infantry units, field hospital staff, medical emergency response teams, combat supply convoys, troops from the Royal Artillery, to mention a few.

http://www.army.mod.uk/news/archive/2300.aspx

Getty Images - Published Photographs

Speicialist Doctors and Nurses perform life-saving treatment in a Field Hospital located in a remote desert in the notorious Helmand Province.

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0fMA3PcdlE4p4

Getty Images Photographer Marco Di Lauro

I had the pleasure of working with Marco Di Lauro whilst he was embedded with the British Army in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. I took this picture of Marco as he began his photo assignment with the Field Hospital Medics in Camp Bastion.

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/btl/marco_di_lauro.do

Kajaki Vikings - Kings of the Hill

I photographed and wrote this article highlighting the brave soldiers from B Company, 1st Battallion The Royal Anglian Regiment, who fought the Taliban on a daily basis in the mountain region of Kajaki.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/InPicturesKajakivikingsAreKingsOfTheHill.htm

IN PICTURES - Kajaki Vikings

Why todays youth should be inspired by these young teenage soldiers from B Company, 1 Royal Anglian, fighting the Taliban in Kajaki.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/PictureViewers/InPicturesKajakivikingsAreKingsOfTheHill.htm

National Post Publication via Getty Images

Medics treat a battle casualty in Sangin, Afghanistan. Battlefield practices that could come to influence civilian medicine include the revival of tourniquets and the use of remarkable new powders that stem the flow of heavy bleeding open wounds.

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=633134

Time - Picture of the Week

A link to a published photo during one of my last Operations in Afghanistan.

http://www.time.com/time/picturesoftheweek/0,29409,1666240_1454210,00.html

'Vikings' lead the way in Sangin clearance operation

What had to be the most physically and mentally challenging time of my career. Can only describe it as Blood and Guts.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/vikingsLeadTheWayInSanginClearanceOperation.htm

Electronic Video News provided by Jon Bevan involving TA Soldiers in Cyprus

Territorial Army soldiers from across the UK patrol the Green Line buffer zone in Cyprus. A total of 260 soldiers, drawn from 28 units, form the UK contingent to the United Nations' longest running deployment, code named Operation Tosca.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moYqkgkg53o&eurl=http://www.army.mod.uk/news/news.aspx

Afghans Face a Loss of Health Care

Just one of many pictures I have taken published in International Daily Newspapers.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/28/AR2007062802465.html

Postman swaps his sack for frontline deliveries.

A heartwarming story and pictures completed on extrodinary Territorial soldiers offering their services in Afghnaistan.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/ForcesPostIsPartAndParcelOfHelmandOperation

Convoy keeps troops supplied in southern Afghanistan

Pictures and Story completed by myself during my time spent with Army truck Drivers from 60 Close Support Regiment.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/InPicturesConvoyKeepsTroopsSuppliedInSouthernAfghanistan.htm

In Pictures - Combat Logistic Supply Convoys

Stunning images recorded during one Combat Supply drive to a Forward Operating Base (FOB) across the dangerous mined deserts.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/PictureViewers/InPictures60CloseSupportSquadronResupplyConvoyInSouthernAfghanistan.htm

Englands Northern Cavalry

Pictures and words completed by myself during my time spent with B Squadron, The Light Dragoons.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/englandsNorthernCavalryOnTheChargeInHelmand.htm

Warrior debuts in Helmand offensive

Pictures and words to accompany what was my last operation in Afghanistan.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/InPicturesWarriorDebutsInHelmandOffensive.htm

IN PICTURES: Operation PALK WAHEL

Pictures showing the Warrior Armoured vehicle debuting and pictures of Royal Engineers constructing a bridge whilst fighting continues around them.

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/PictureViewers/InPicturesOperationPalkWahel.htm

News Bulletin Boards

Pictures used during Operation Palk Wahel, North of Sangin Valley.

http://www.t5c.cx/forums/showthread.php?t=5668

BBC Southern Counties - Viking Medal Parade

Images and story composed by myself about the soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, receiving their Operation Herrick medals in Pirbright.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/southerncounties/content/image_galleries/royal_anglian_gallery.shtml?4

Photo Published on AP Website

This image shows members of 36 Engineer Regiment of the British Army boarding a Royal Air Force, Chinook helicopter in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.

http://www.daylife.com/photo/04qgcbUbEhdHR

Politiken.DK

DF vil have undersøgt, om der er andre måder at forhindre fjenden i at få fat i troppernes udstyr end at sende soldater tilbage til angrebsstedet.

http://politiken.dk/indland/article395947.ece

The British Army

Official website of the British Army. Includes information on careers, the equipment and role of the Army, current operations and regimental histories

www.army.mod.uk

Defence Image Database

This database holds thousands of images which have been contributed by the Army; Royal Navy; RAF and MoD photographers.

www.photos.mod.uk

Ian Forsyth Photography

A friend and colleague who embedded with the British Army on operations in Southern Iraq during 2006 - 2007.

www.ianforsythphotography.co.uk

Clikpic

Websites for photographers and artists

http://www.clikpic.com

Help For Heroes

Raising a great deal of money is only part of the story of Help for Heroes as we know that we have played our part in raising the awareness and support for the Armed Forces. Our leading sporting heroes have professed to being humbled by the true heroes, the extraordinary... No, the ordinary... blokes, they have met. This respect has spread and our Servicemen and women tell us that the way they are seen by the public is changing for the better.

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

National Army Museum

History of Britain's armies from the era of the Redcoat to Bosnia. Extensive collections, realistic models and reconstructions bring the soldier's story vividly to life.

www.national-army-museum.ac.uk