She was first launched in May 1977 and was the seventh ship to carry that name. Originally she was built as an anti-submarine warfare carrier, but worked alongside HMS Hermes during the conflict as an aircraft carried.
Invincible was also deployed in the Yugoslav Wars and Iraq War but was decommissioned in 2005 and sold for scrap to the Turkish company Leyal Ship Recycling in February 2011.
Here are a selection of historic photos from HMS Invincible’s history.
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HMS Invincible. The formation included a Navl sea harrier FA2 from 801 Naval Air Squadron, GR7a Royal Airforce Harrier from 3(F) Squadron, two MK7 Seaking's one from 771 Naval Air Squadron and an 849B Flight seaking with HMS INVINCIBLE in the foreground. Photo: The News archive
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Well wishers watch HMS Invincible return to Portsmouth Harbour 2nd April 2004. Picture: Steve Reid (041735-90) Photo: The News archive
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Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible leaving Portsmouth to a patriotic send-off. She is to lead the task force to the Falkland Islands 5th April 1982. Picture: PA Wire. Photo: The News archive
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Prince Andrew in Portsmouth in front of a crowd welcoming the carrier HMS Invincible home from the Falklands 17th December 1982. Photo: The News archive