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Troops mark Afghan Christmas

British Armed Forces in Camp Bastion in Afghanistan are celebrating Christmas.

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Troops celebrate Christmas at the main operating base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan Credit: oe Giddens/PA Wire

'Santa' hands out Christmas presents to British troops Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Warrant Officer Class 2, Craig Lawson, opens Christmas presents in his tent Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Troops tuck into their Christmas dinner Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

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