In this selection you will see the amazing sight of HMS Eagle entering Portsmouth Harbour in June 1970, a truly special image of HMS Ark Royal berthing at South Railway Jetty Portsmouth in 1972 and a beautiful image of how HMS Dolphin the Royal Naval shore establishment at Fort Blockhouse, Gosport looked in 1975.
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1. Royal Navy memories
HMS Ark Royal A marvellous photograph from Mike Nolans collection. HMS Ark Royal berthing at South Railway Jetty in 1972. Photo: The News archive

2. Royal Navy memories
HMS Yarmouth returns to Portsmouth from the far east in 1970. Relatives were waiting at Pitch House Jetty for the ship to berth. Credit: Royal Navy Photo: The News archive

3. Royal Navy memories
HMS Tiger docked at Portsmouth Dockyard in February 1974. The News PP4194 Photo: The News archive
