Images Dated 4th April 2003

Aerial firework display over Tower Bridge, London

Fireworks. Multi-coloured aerial fireworkdisplay at night over Tower Bridge (at centre) inLondon, Great Britain. Fireworks consist of aninflammable substance, such as charcoal orsulphur, mixed with an oxygen-giving chemical, such as potassium chlorate or perchlorate. Thiscombination leads to a very vigorous combustionwhich leads to an explosion. The colours of thefirework explosions can be altered by addingvarious metals; these burn with a particularlight. Tower Bridge was built during 1886-94 and, because of its distinctive shape, has become amajor tourist attraction

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RFA Fort Victoria

RFA Fort Victoria on operations in the Middle East.
Fort Victoria and Fort George combine the functions of fleet oilers and stores ships. Being large and adaptable they are equipped with an expansive flight deck, supported by hangars for three Sea King-sized helicopters. This class can embark and support both anti-submarine helicopters and troop-carrying Sea King Mk4 helicopters, which can transfer large amounts of stores to other ships.
For dual-purpose replenishment rigs are fitted amidships, enabling transfer of fuel and stores to two ships simultaneously. Both can fuel vessels over the stern. The variety of tasks that these vessels can be employed upon is reflected in their complements. The ship's company of RFA officers and ratings is supplemented by civilian Warship Support Agency staff and RN personnel who maintain the weapons

British Formula Three Championship: Fauzy Fairuz Team SYR finished fifth and thirteenth

Fauzy Fairuz (MAL) Team SYR finished fifth and thirteenth.
British Formula Three Championship, Rds 1and 2, Donington Park, England, 6 April 2003.
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