Hermes was the flagship of the British Royal Navy forces during the 1982 Falklands War and was in service from 1959 until 1984.
We have had a look back through the archives to find some old photos of HMS Hermes.
What are your memories of when it was based in Portsmouth?
1. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
HMS Hermes, the aircraft carrier, returns from the Falklands in 1982. The News PP4829 Photo: The News archive
2. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Armourers moving torpedoes on the flight deck of HMS Hermes during the Falklands conflict, May 1982. The torpedoes are to re-arm Sea King helicopters to counter the threat from Argentinian submarines. Photo: The News archive
3. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
A Sea King helicopter hovering above HMS Hermes to airlift ammunition for redistribution to other ships in the convoy, April 1982. Photo: The News archive
4. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Royal Marines waiting on the flight deck of HMS Hermes for Sea King helicopters to take them on training manoeuvres, April 1982. Photo: The News archive