DRAMATIC footage of firefighters tackling a huge cylinder fire has been posted to show the gruelling training the service goes through.

Firefighters were put through their paces earlier this month at RAF Brize Norton when faced with the engulfed cylinder.

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The video shows the flames tearing into the sky with smoke billowing across the air base as firefighters face off with the blaze.

At least seven firefighters are seen helping put out the fire which is more than double the height of them.

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Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said in the post the crews were from Carterton Station and were honing their skills on foam training in collaboration with the RAF fire crews.

Adding: "The evening was very successful and more training is planned for the future."

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