Hermes was the flagship of the British Royal Navy forces during the 1982 Falklands War and was in service from 1959 until 1984 –serving through six decades in two different navies.
She started a new life in India serving in the Indian Navy and was decommissioned in 2017.
The fascinating pictures include prime minister Margaret Thatcher on board Hermes after it had returned from the Falklands in 1982. Defence secretary John Nott is also pictured with captain Lyn Middleton.
Another image shows a sea harrier preparing to land on Hermes, while you can see Royal Marines waiting on the flight deck in a separate photo.
Enjoy looking through this collection below to see all the photos.
5. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Broad Street, Old Portsmouth chock-a-block. Thousands gather in Old Portsmouth to greet the homecoming of HMS Hermes from the Falklands. Photo: The News archive
6. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
L-R Major General Jeremy Moore and Rear Admiral Sandy Woodward aboard the flagship HMS Hermes during the Falklands campaign Photo: The News archive
7. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Contrasting carriers. The Gosport ferry makes yet another routine cross-harbour trip, passing the massive bulk of the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes, berthed at South Railway Jetty. The News 6163-1 Photo: The News archive
8. Aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
Kegs of beer are cheerfully manhandled aboard HMS Hermes in preparation for the departure for the Falkland Islands Photo: The News archive