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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9. Royal Navy memories
HMS Fife in Portsmouth in October 1979. The News PP388 Photo: The News archive
10. Royal Navy memories
HMS Norfolk at Portsmouth Naval Base in 1970. The News PP5018 Photo: The News archive
11. Royal Navy memories
HMS Belfast leaving Portsmouth for the last time, September 2, 1971. Picture The News PP32 Photo: The News archive
12. Royal Navy memories
Sent in by Brian Small of Bedhampton we see HMS Excellent, Whale Island in the 1970's. Bottom right at her mooring is the Royal Yacht Britannia where she was always located when not in use.The grey ship to the left is HMS Rame Head. She was a training ship later followed by HMS BristolJust above the playing field are the barrack blocks. Photo: The News archive