Ship Record

HMS Illustrious (R06)

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an Invincible-class carrier.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Illustrious
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Invincible-class aircraft carrier
Pennant Number: R06
Launched: 1978
Built at: Swan Hunter
Commissioned: 1982
Armament: Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
Propulsion: Gas turbines
Role: Aircraft carrier
Notable for: Falklands-era carrier service
Fate: Decommissioned in 2014
Status: Decommissioned

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