Navy

HMS Illustrious Returns Home to Portsmouth

The Royal Navy's helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has sailed into her home port for the final time ahead of it being retired next month.
 
After 32 years of operational service "Lusty" - as she's affectionately known - glided into Portsmouth Naval Base today.
 
Picture: Crown Copyright 2014 / Royal Navy
 
 
 

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