In Pictures

A WMIK Landrover provides essential forward reconnaisance and cover for the convoy as it moves through the hostile Afghan desert [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

The convoy heads towards Forward Operating Base Robinson across dangerous desert conditions and towns populated with insurgents [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

"I enjoy the challenges of driving out here and the views are spectacular, when out in the open desert." - Private David Poole (TA), Drops vehicle driver [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

The convoy has to temporarily stop through Poppy fields outside the town of Gereshk [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

"There are always surprises along route ... each convoy we go on lays down a new a challenge." - Convoy Commander Capt Rouse [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

Afghan children wave to the convoys as they pass through Gereshk [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

Top cover: A heavily-armed WMIK Landrover brings up the rear of the convoy as it makes its way to the new Forward Operating Base [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

The convoy heads towards Forward Operating Base Robinson across dangerous desert conditions and towns populated with insurgents [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]

Private David Poole delivers key supplies to the Forward Operating Base [Picture: Cpl Jon Bevan RLC]