RAF Merlin Helicopters Return From Iraq Before Redeployment

WALLINGFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth delivers a speech in front of a Merlin helicopter to troops serving with the Puma and Merlin helicopter squadron in Iraq on their return to RAF Benson on August 11, 2009 in Wallingford, England. The final two Merlin squadron helicopters have returned from deployment in Iraq marking the end of RAF operations as part of Operation Telic. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)