Hermes was the flagship of the British Royal Navy forces during the 1982 Falklands War and was in service from 1959 until 1984.
She started a new life in India as a maritime museum, south of Mumbai after serving in the Indian Navy and was decommissioned in 2017.
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?
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5. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Marines relaxing on the 'ski jump' ramp of HMS Hermes, as she is replenished at sea by a Royal Fleet auxiliary vessel, on the way to the Falkland Islands in 1982. Westland Sea King helicopters can be seen on deck. Photo: The News archive

6. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Hms Hermes bomb preparation May 27th 1982 Armourers of 800 Naval Air Squadron (sea harrier) prepare 1000 lb bombs for use, on the flight deck of HMS Hermes, during the Falklands Conflict. Picture: Martin Cleaver, aboard HMS Hermes/PA. Photo: The News archive

7. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Task Force Heads for Falklands. Royal Marines exercise on the deck of HMS Hermes, the Flag Ship of the British Task Force on route for the Falkland Islands. PA/Martin Cleaver aboard HMS Hermes. April 6 1982 Photo: The News archive

8. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Falklands Task Force 19th June 1982. HMS Hermes is pictured 3rd. Photo: The News archive