In this selection you will see a truly extraordinary number of people at her launch at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, one of the last images of her in 1941 before being sunk by German submarine U-18. You can also see happy survivors returning home after the sinking.
There are also some interesting aircraft that flew from her decks during her short operational naval life.
9. HMS Ark Royal (91) memories
The 'HMS Ark Royal', an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, circa 1941. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
10. HMS Ark Royal (91) memories
Survivors of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier 'HMS Ark Royal' arrive in England, after the vessel was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat, World War II, 24th November 1941. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive