This selection includes the then Prince Charles visiting the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar and his visit to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on Portsdown Hill. Her Majesty The Queen met the crowds as HMS Invincible returned from the Falklands, Princess Diana was seen surveying the hull of the Mary Rose from up high and Margaret Thatcher paid a visit to South Downs College in Waterlooville.
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13. Memories from 1982
Tom Gisby, who served as a Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineering Artificer aboard HMS Invincible during the Falklands War in 1982. Photo: The News archive
14. Memories from 1982
Journey over - HMS Invincible receives a heroine's welcome as she enters Portsmouth Harbour in September 1982. Picture: Steve Taw Photo: The News archive
15. Prince Charles at Haslar
Prince Charles visiting Royal Naval Hospital in Haslar, 1982. The News PP4781 Photo: -