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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17. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
20th April 2011. Portsmouth Naval Base, HMS Ark Royal left and RFA Fort Austin (A386) right. Picture: Paul Jacobs 111408-18 Photo: The News archive
18. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
The decommissioning ceremony for HMS Ark Royal in Portsmouth Naval Base 11th March 2011. Picture:Steve Reid 110865-178 Photo: The News archive
19. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
Taken from the Helicopter at the Sultan Summer Show 2011, a sad looking HMS Ark Royal. Photo: The News archive
20. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
HMS Ark Royal sailing past Spice Island May 2010. Picture: Paul Costen Photo: The News archive