Image of the Day: 17 January 2012

The latest recruits to complete the initial naval course at HMS Raleigh celebrate by throwing their caps in the air at the first passing out parade of the year which took place on Friday 13 January. 45 recruits became the latest to successfully complete initial naval training. They began their Royal Navy careers in October 2011 and were joined on parade by other recruits at varying stages of the course. Captain Mike McCartain, Flag Officer Sea Training Director South, inspected the passing out classes and took the salute during the march past. [Picture: Dave Sherfield, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]