Image of the Day: 19 December 2012

The Royal Navy warship HMS Sutherland has returned to the UK to a rapturous welcome from 300 family members and friends after a successful six-month patrol in the Middle East and Indian Ocean. Click here to read more. Pictured here, Able Seaman (Marine Engineering) Dale Plumpton receives a welcome home kiss from Terri Layden. [Picture: Leading Airman (Photographer) Vicki Benwell, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]