HMS Illustrious

HMS Illustrious was a British aircraft carrier that served in the Royal Navy from 1982 to 2014. It was designed to carry and deploy a variety of military aircraft, including fighters and helicopters, to project power, defend sea lanes, and support military operations worldwide. Its capabilities included launching and recovering aircraft at sea, providing air defense, and offering flexible attack options. Throughout its service, HMS Illustrious participated in numerous missions, including peacekeeping, disaster relief, and combat operations, making it a key vessel in Britain's naval forces for over three decades.