Illustrious-class aircraft carrier
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aircraft Carrier
- Operator
- Royal Navy
- Era
- WWII
- In Service
- 1940–1954
- Number Built
- 4
- Notable Ships
- HMS Illustrious
- Notable For
- Armoured flight deck carriers
The Illustrious-class aircraft carriers featured armored flight decks, improving survivability against air attack.