Images Dated 4th November 2008

The Royal Navy flagship aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in Poole

The Royal Navy flagship aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in Poole to take part in a training session with D-class and Atlantic inshore lifeboats, and the trent class lifeboat Windsor Runner 14-06 ON 1204 in aid of the Train One Save Many appeal.

30% of the profit from this product will be paid in support of the RNLI. Payments are made to RNLI (Sales) Ltd (which pays all its taxable profits to the RNLI, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland ), the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man and the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney, of West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ

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A Hindu devotee holds an earthen lamp as she offers prayers to the Sun god in Siliguri

A Hindu devotee holds an earthen lamp as she offers prayers to the Sun god on the banks of the river Mahananda during the religious festival of Chhat Puja in the northeastern Indian city of Siliguri November 4, 2008. Hindu devotees worship the Sun god and fast all day for the betterment of their family and society during the festival. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri (INDIA) - GM1E4B505FS01

HMS Illustrious Visits London

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious proceeds up the River Thames enroute to London for a four day visit in 2008. The QEII suspension bridge between the counties of Essex and Kent can be seen in the background.
HMS Illustrious was visiting the City of London, mooring near the historic Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich. The primary purpose of this visit was to take part in the November ceremonies, including the Lord Mayors parade and Remembrance Sunday