In pictures: Heathrow protest

Campaigners who are opposed to a proposed new runway at Heathrow Airport set up a protest camp on Sunday to highlight air travel's contribution to climate change.

Supporters of the Camp For Climate Action 2007 start building up the camp, which is located between the M4 motorway and the airport's northern perimeter.

A campaigner acts as look-out and films proceedings from an elevated position.

Police form a ring around the camp - about 1,800 officers are to be deployed on Sunday and Monday, when the main demonstrations are planned.

Campaigners dress up as airline crew and take part in workshops during the first few days of the camp.

Tensions have been rising between protestors and police during the week-long campaign, which officially started on Tuesday.

The Camp for Climate Action 2007 banner - airport operator BAA has warned protesters it will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt passenger flights.

The camp has been expanding every day, with organisers expecting 2,000 people to take part in the protest this weekend.

Beyond Heathrow: A police officer places a protective mask on a demonstrator after several campaigners chained themselves together outside Biggin Hill Airport in Kent.

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