The work was carried out by a partnership of Babcock Marine, the ship's company, MoD and BAE Systems. HMS Illustrious' Commanding Officer, Captain Jerry Kyd, said: “We are in top condition for ...

The ship, carrying its 700-strong crew, gave a gun salute as it arrived at Portsmouth Harbor and military aircraft performed a fly-past. Vice Admiral Sir Philip Jones said: “HMS Illustrious has ...

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 ...

The Sea Wolf missile system (shown) is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles. An American-designed Sea King helicopter takes off from the HMS Illustrious. The HMS Illustrious ...

But late on Sunday night the Royal Navy revealed the King had approved its name being changed to HMS Achilles - itself an illustrious name ... The German ship was badly damaged in the fight ...