A proud contingent of RAF St Mawgan personnel welcomed tri-service colleagues on their final journey pulling a one tonne field gun from John O’Groats to Lands End for charity.

A team made up of military, veteran, civil servant, civilian personnel and celebrities completed the 603-mile challenge in 45 days in support of Military versus Cancer.

They battled all types of weather conditions and showed “immense resilience and determination” during the Military versus Cancer Field Gun Pull.

A 20 strong team pulled the gun weighing between 20 and 25 miles each day. The pull demanded everything from those taking part as they pushed through for up to 10 hours a day, burning more than 6,000 calories, while battling blisters, sore muscles, fatigue, traffic as well as the unpredictable weather and sleepless nights.

The charity field gun pull aims to raise £150,000 to alleviate the effects of cancer for military personnel past and present, as well as for their immediate families.

RAF St Mawgan personnel joined the team at Land’s End, which aimed to raise vital awareness and support for Military versus Cancer, a charity close to the hearts of many across the armed forces.

A spokesperson for RAF St Mawgan said: “This powerful show of solidarity not only spotlighted the strength of the tri-service community but also shone a light on RAF St Mawgan’s commitment to charitable causes and community engagement.

“With grit, camaraderie and a shared mission, the day was a resounding success proving once again that when the military unites, it pulls together for something far greater than itself.”

Squadron Leader Hall, Officer Commanding Engineering and Logistics Squadron, RAF St Mawgan, added: “It was an honour to stand shoulder to shoulder with our military family in support of such a meaningful cause.”