Images Dated 14th May 2007

Green turtles

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) resting on the seabed. This turtle is found in warm tropical waters. It is herbivorous and feeds on algae and sea grasses, although young turtles may eat small animals such as snails and jellyfish. The green sea turtle grows to around 1.5 metres in length and weighs up to 300 kilograms. It migrates thousands of miles during the breeding season to return to its hatching site. The female lays up to 200 eggs at a time. The green sea turtle is an endangered species due to its many predators including sharks and humans. Photographed off Sipadan Island, in the Celebes Sea, Malaysia

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800 Squadron NSW (Naval Strike Wing), based at RAF Cottesmore, embarked HMS Illustrious

A Sea King AEW 2 Helicopter of 849 Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall banks before rejoining HMS Illustrious.
Air Early Warning Sea Kings provide radar support to the Fleet via the large Searchwater radar housing on their side. In this image the black domed housing has been swung upwards into the landing/takeoff position

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Fashion-France-Dior

This picture taken 14 May 2007 shows shoes designed in 1953 by Dior as part of an exhibition in the house where Christian Dior was born in Granville, on the Normandy coast. Christian Dior, who transformed the face of fashion with the New Look, and his protege Yves Saint Laurent, were pivotal figures in 20th century fashion. The exhibition at the Christian Dior museum and garden at Villa "les Rhumbs" in Granville is open until 23 September 2007. The house Dior was founded 60 years ago. AFP PHOTO MYCHELE DANIAU / AFP PHOTO / MYCHELE DANIAU

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