HMS Ark Royal was an Invincible-class aircraft carrier and a former Royal Navy flagship, launched for the first time in 1981.
She carried the Harrier Jump Jet aircraft, as well as helicopters and was equipped with a steep ski-jump ramp for the jet take-off.
Ark Royal was decommissioned in March 2011, even though originally she was due to be retired in 2016.
Sadly she was sold for scrap to a Turkey for ship recycling in May 2013.
Here is a look into the archives showing the history of HMS Ark Royal.
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5. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
Two Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS2 overflying HMS Ark Royal during the latest sea trials of Britain's most capable and formidable multi-role fighter aircraft. Picture: Phil Boyden Photo: The News archive
6. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
HMS Ark Royal in the Northern Arabian Gulf. Operator Maintainer (Above Water) Leigh Mears (19) from Huddersfield fires a GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun) during weapon training on the carrier, he is assisted by Warrent Officer Stan Sayers. The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean is in the background. 06 Mar 2003. Photo: The News archive
7. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
HMS Ark Royal returns to Portsmouth after her refit in Scotland. Photo: The News archive
8. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
Taken from Victory Jetty as HMS Ark Royal came alongside for the last time into Portsmouth Naval Base 3rd December 2010. Picture: Malcolm Wells 103922-8344 Photo: The News archive