The 007 actor joined went on a "morale-boosting" tour of the camp and saw soldiers train
MOD / Cpl Neil Bryden RAF
Fresh from his latest mission, Daniel Craig pays a surprise visit to British forces in Afghanistan yesterday.
The actor, 44, dropped in at Camp Bastion in Helmand in time to ?introduce a showing of the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, to 800 troops there.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Rob Ingham said: ?Having Bond here was special.?
The 007 actor joined went on a "morale-boosting" tour of the camp and saw soldiers train before they deploy to forward operating bases.
The visit saw him call in on patients and medical staff at the camp's state-of-the-art Bastion Role 3 Hospital and go for a spin in the newly-introduced Foxhound armoured vehicle.
But in true Bond fashion, Craig was not phased by the Forces' latest hi-tech gadget, which is designed to protect troops as they patrol the war-torn country's perilous roads.
Force Master Driver Ingham, added: "He seemed to be pretty comfortable in the driving seat."
On a final stop, the actor was taught techniques used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Task Force teams to search for roadside bombs.
Squadron Sergeant Major Paul Ward said: "His interest in the work of the EOD and Search Task Force is really appreciated.
"Our training is critical to keeping Afghans and our own soldiers safe."
After watching Skyfall, troops seemed to agree with critics and fans that it is among the best Bonds ever.
Royal Air Force Sergeant Dave Hammond said: "It was like a return to the old James Bonds.
"There was a bit of humour and some spectacular effects.
"It was great to be able to see the film here and to have James Bond himself to introduce it was brilliant."
Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/daniel-craig-pays-a-surprise-visit-1444806
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