Reservists at RAF Lossiemouth have taken part in a massive training exercise to simulate a ground attack.
Personnel from 2622 (Highland) squadron travelled to Northern Ireland for the operation, complete with explosions, in a mock-up village.
Troops rushed to the community and farm complex to prepare for how they would react in the minutes following a car bomb being detonated.
The extreme scenario simulated an explosion in the centre of the village that lead to many casualties.
Upon arriving at the scene the personnel were confronted by vehicles on fire in the street and an angry mob demanding action.
Professional make-up artists simulated blood and scars on the injured with amputees also recruited to the realistic cast that needed first aid treatment.
To close the two-week operation the RAF Lossiemouth squadron stormed a farm in a night attack. Troops took up covert positions in buildings to ensure their approach was masked as much as possible before seizing control of the site.
Emergency services from Northern Ireland joined the Moray troops and 51 squadron from RAF Waddington for the battle games.
In the initial days of the exercise the reservists fired a range of weapons to familiarise themselves with the equipment.
Members of the squadron include tradesmen, office workers, teachers and students. Every year they attend at least 27 days of training to ensure they are ready for action.
Commanding officer, squadron leader Andy Liggat said: “Among the skills our reserve forces learn are leadership, communication and team-work.
“The ability to train alongside our full-time colleagues also offers us the ability to maintain currency and improve our skills on new equipment.
“Employers regularly report to us that members of the reserve forces are extremely valuable due to these heightened skills.”