This year’s winner of the prestigious Peregrine Trophy sponsored by BAE Systems has been announced in Whitehall, London by the First Sea Lord, Sir Jonathan Band. The Trophy and £1,000 prize was awarded to Petty Officer Airman Nigel Russell-Stevenson from HMS Illustrious for his stunning portfolio of six images taken on the flight deck.
The photographs capture the work of Illustrious Tailored Air Group including the GR7a Harrier and Merlin and Sea King helicopters.
Petty Officer Russell-Stevenson said: "It's a good feeling to win. I only have three years left in the Navy and am leaving Illustrious to work as image analyst next, so it's good to finish work on ships on a high. I was a Weapons Engineer before becoming a photographer in 2000 and it’s a lot more work being a photographer!"
Presenting the Awards, Admiral Band said: "This competition reflects the diversity and variety of what the Royal Navy does. The relevance of images for the Royal Navy has never been greater. International Terrorism has raised the need for intelligence, and of course the photos we see today reflect the important role of supporting media operations, vital in showing the world that we are emphatically a force for good."
GR7a Harrier, rear view
Harrier Fighter Pilot
GR7a Harrier
Sea King helicopter
Merlin helicopter
Harrier pilot
