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The Duchess of Cambridge arrived by helicopter at RAF Brize Norton this afternoon to meet military personnel and civilians who helped evacuate Afghans from their country last month.
Kate will chat to those who took part in Operation Pitting, which saw more than 15,000 people airlifted out of Kabul, including thousands of Arap (Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy) applicants and their dependents.
More than 850 people arrived at the RAF base in Oxfordshire and were provided practical support such as food, clothing, children's toys and medical help while their details were processed.
During her visit, the Duchess will meet RAF aircrews and medics who supported evacuees at Kabul Airport and civilians and volunteers who established a repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton.
Kate arrived in the G-XXEB (The Queen's Helicopter Flight) Sikorsky S-76 helicopter at about 2.15pm today.
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at RAF Brize Norton today to meet those who supported the evacuation from Afghanistan
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at RAF Brize Norton today to meet those who supported the evacuation from Afghanistan
Kate smiles as she arrives at Brize Norton today to meet those who supported the UK's evacuation of civilians from Kabul
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives for a visit to RAF Brize Norton today to meet meet military personnel and civilians
