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Thursday, 20 July 2006, 19:52 GMT 20:52 UK

In pictures: UK nationals evacuated

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Britons have been arriving in Cyprus after their evacuation from Lebanon, including this mother and baby pictured leaving the HMS Bulwark in Limassol.

Two women are reunited at Gatwick

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There were tears at Gatwick airport where relatives were reunited with loved ones.

Evacuee on bus

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Evacuees such as this young British citizen were taken from the Cypriot ports by bus for their onward journey.

Navy base

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The British air force base of Akrotiri, near Limassol in Cyprus, has been turned into a camp for evacuees.

Girl on HMS Bulwark

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The HMS Bulwark evacuated 1,300 people, young and old. Some 687 British nationals have already returned to the UK.

Passengers on UN chartered ferry

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A UN-chartered ferry also left Lebanon for Cyprus. More than 330 Lebanese people and 34 Israelis have died in the fighting.

Group of Britons on HMS Bulwark

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There were plenty of smiles from those shipped to safety. Many have vowed to return while other Britons declined the opportunity to be evacuated.

Soldier and boy in Cyprus.

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Children made up a large proportion of those evacuated and are being cared for by military.

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