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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25. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
HMS Ark Royal leaves Portsmouth Harbour for what may be her last time in active service 9th November 2010. Picture: Malcolm Wells 0000-0175 Photo: The News archive
26. HMS Ark Royal former Royal Navy flagship
HMS Ark Royal leaves Portsmouth Harbour for its very last time - sadly under-tow! 20th May 2013. Picture: Malcolm Wells 131356-4833 Photo: The News archive