Navy Carrier in Tor Bay After Pounds 40m Upgrade

Herald Express; Torquay (UK) › June 30, 2011

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THE Royal Navy's carrier ship, HMS Illustrious, visited Tor Bay during sea trials this week following a Pounds 40million maintenance and upgrade programme.

The 22,000 tonne ship, affectionately known as Lusty, left Rosyth in Fife last weekend after 16 months in the dockyard where she underwent modifications to turn her into a helicopter and commando carrier, capable of carrying a force of up to 20 helicopters and 600 fully kitted out marines.

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Navy Carrier in Tor Bay After Pounds 40m Upgrade

Having already completed one week of initial sea safety training and preliminary sea trial...

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