The pictures have all been taken by the Royal Navy’s own dedicated photographers, who are behind the lens capturing the significant moments as the Senior Service carries out missions across the world’s oceans, in the skies and on land, from Arctic to desert and jungle.
These skilled photographers – all of them serving sailors or Royal Marines – have been recognised for their stunning imagery in the navy’s annual photographic competition, the Peregrine Trophy.
Here are a selection of the photos honoured in this year’s competition.
1. Peregrine Trophy 2020
Norwegian anti-submarine frigate HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl joined the UK's Carrier Strike Group as it transits east across the Atlantic following deployment to the USA. The frigate joined HMS Queen Elizabeth, fellow submarine hunter HMS Northumberland and tanker RFA Tideforce. This image was part of the winning selection by Photographer of the Year Leading Photographer Kyle Heller. Photo: The News archive
2. Peregrine Trophy 2020
AB WTR William Augustine, stands proud during Ceremonial Parade Training at HMS Excellent. This image won The Spirit of Diversity Prize. By Leading Photographer Ben Corbett Photo: The News archive
3. Peregrine Trophy 2020
A Royal Marines assault engineer of 45 Commando prepares a charge during ice demolition training in the Arctic Circle. This image won the Global Operations Prize. By Leading Photographer Stevie Burke Photo: The News archive
4. Peregrine Trophy 2020
A British F-35B Lightning jet pilot walks across HMS Queen Elizabeth's flight deck with his fighter jet in the background. This image was part of the Peregrine Trophy winning selection from HMS Queen Elizabeth. By Leading Photographer Dan Shepherd Photo: The News archive