HMS Illustrious was laid down at Swan Hunter on the River Tyne in 1976, and launched in 1978. As the ship neared the end of its fitting out period, the Falklands War broke out and as a consequence ...

HMS Illustrious just made its final voyage out of Portsmouth harbour. The ship is bound for Turkey where it has been sold to a recycling plant for £2.1 million. HMS Illustrious was put into ...

Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones said: “HMS Illustrious has a long and proud history with the Royal Navy. ”The decision to replace her in service with HMS Ocean will ensure that the Royal Navy ...