Last UK troops begin to arrive back to UK from Afghanistan

Air Commodore David Manning discusses the scale and challenges of a major airlift operation, second only to the Berlin Airlift. The operation involved extensive use of aircraft and crews, highlighting the Royal Air Force's agility and engineering success. Despite risks at Kabul Airport, the trained crews managed to deliver effectively.

What role did engineering play in the success of the airlift operations?

How did the Royal Air Force manage to support ongoing operations globally while conducting the airlift?