New exhibition shows front line life

Soldier's photos of the front line

A major new exhibition in Aldershot shows what life is like on the front line in Afghanistan through the eyes of TA reservist Major Paul Smyth.

Heading back to base as the sun sets in Helmand Credit: Major Paul Smyth

A new exhibition at the Aldershot Military Museum provides a unique glimpse of life on the front line in Afghanistan.

"Shooting on the front line: one soldier’s war in Afghanistan" showcases the work of TA reservist Major Paul Smyth.

The show runs from 8th Oct 2012 – 9th Dec 2012.

‘Contact, wait out,’ Major Ed Hill (front right) radioing details of a firefight with insurgents back to headquarters. Credit: Major Paul Smyth

An RAF Chinook kicking up dust as it lands. Credit: Major Paul Smyth

Whatever the language, a smile says it all. Credit: Major Paul Smyth

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