In pictures: British troops patrol Freetown

As the evacuation of British nationals from Sierra Leone continues, paratroopers from the UK have been patrolling parts of Freetown to ensure the safety of the operation.

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Armed vehicles make dawn patrols on Lumley beach, near Freetown

Soldiers set up position on the way into the city

Communications equipment is essential to the operation

The Aberdeen Peninsular is cordoned off to prepare for the evacuation

The paratroopers keep watch as UN officials leave the city

Evacuees are flown to Senegal's capital, Dakar