Image: HMS Illustrious at Speed MOD 45155641

Description: HMS Illustrious at speed in the English Channel. HMS Illustrious was undergoing training off the south coast of the UK, in preparation for an upcoming deployment. HMS Illustrious is the UK’s High Readiness Helicopter and Commando Carrier. This means that Illustrious can fulfil multiple taskings as demanded by higher authority. Duties could include the use of helicopters such as Merlin, Sea King, Lynx or Apache and Royal Marines Commandos. Organization: ROYAL NAVY Object Name: MR130081055 Category: MOD Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Ships, Carriers Keywords: Royal Navy, Equipment, Ship, Aircraft Carrier, Carrier, CVS, Invincible Class, HMS Illustrious Country: UK
Title: HMS Illustrious at Speed MOD 45155641
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