HMS Illustrious's long career - in pictures | Nostalgia

Light aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious was one of three ships in the Invincible class.
By Deborah Croker
Published 19th Jan 2021, 11:22 GMT
HMS Illustrious in New York with the Twin Towers in the background, February 1984.HMS Illustrious in New York with the Twin Towers in the background, February 1984.
HMS Illustrious in New York with the Twin Towers in the background, February 1984.

She was launched in December 1978. She saw 32 years' service and was decommissioned in August 2014.

To see the full gallery of ‘Lusty’ pictures, click here.

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