[BITList] HMS Illustrious

[John Feltham]

 From a correspondent....





I realise many people in this forum will have seen all this in real  
life many times, but being on a carrier was a new experience for me  
and I hope the pictures will be of interest to some.



HMS Illustrious 28 June - 2 July

Harriers from Naval Strike Wing
Pilots from 4 Sqn RAF embarked to gain/renew carrier currency


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 From FlyCo
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RN Lynx night flying - Midnight in the North Sea
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Disembarking off the Scottish coast
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The four days passed very (too) quickly, but provided a fascinating  
insight into the operation of an aircraft carrier and its various  
roles in our maritime capability.
The visit also gave me a greater understanding of the role of an  
aircraft carrier in delivering air power wherever it is required.

Many thanks to the ship's company and to the pilots of 4 Squadron for  
taking the time to explain things to a civvy.