HMS Illustrious – the last of the Royal Navy’s - TopicsExpress



          

HMS Illustrious – the last of the Royal Navy’s Invincible-class aircraft carriers – was decommissioned at Portsmouth Naval Base today (August 28), marking the end of her 32-year career. The ship’s White Ensign was lowered for the final time during the decommissioning ceremony in front of hundreds of guests, ending an era which began with the launch of her sister ship HMS Invincible in 1977. The Ministry of Defence is looking to preserve HMS Illustrious as a lasting tribute to the personnel who served on all three of the Invincible-class aircraft carriers. Bids from private companies, charities and trusts to secure her future are currently being considered and it is a condition of sale that HMS Illustrious must remain in the UK. Read more about this moving ceremony: ow.ly/AOJnI
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:35:34 +0000

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