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The 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier returned to her home port yesterday evening, with dozens of people watching her arrive. She set off from Rosyth in Scotland on July 22 after spending months at the dry dock for repairs and upgrades.
Before returning home, she sailed alongside Cowes, Isle of Wight, for the Cowes Week regatta. The ship’s company exchanged gun salutes with the Royal Yacht Squadron to the delight of the crowd.
She sailed past The Round Tower at 8.15pm, with excited visitors taking pictures and video of her arrival. Here is a selection of images taken by The News readers.
9. HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs. Photo: Contributed
10. HMS Queen Elizabeth Portsmouth return
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs. Photo: Steve Mitchell
11. HMS Queen Elizabeth Portsmouth return
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs. Photo: Steve Mitchell
12. HMS Queen Elizabeth Portsmouth return
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs Photo: Chrissy McGee