HMS Illustrious (87)
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HMS Illustrious was the lead ship of her class of aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy before World War II. Her first assignment after completion and working up was with the Mediterranean Fleet,
Illustrious circa 1954
US Office of Naval Intelligence recognition drawing of the Illustrious-class carriers
Illustrious at anchor in 1940
Oblique bow view of Illustrious at anchor
Lord Mountbatten
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Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, commonly known as Lord Mountbatten, was a British statesman, naval officer, and member of the British royal family. A m
HMS Illustrious (87)
…and modification of the catapult for use by American-built aircraft. Her light anti-aircraft armament was also augmented during the refit. Captain Lord Louis Mountbatten relieved her acting captain on 12 August, although he did not arrive aboard her until 28 August. He was almost immediately sent on a speaking tour to…
Mountbatten in 1973
Portrait by Philip de László, 1925
Prince Edward with his staff all wearing kimono during the Pacific visit to Japan in 1922. (Mountbatten standing, first from left). The Rising Sun Flag in the background.
Mountbatten inspecting sailors before the Bruneval Raid, February 1942