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VN_HMS_Illustrious 2024-05-06

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Start date May 6, 2024

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VN_HMS_Illustrious - VN_HMS_Illustrious

The Illustrious was designed by the Royal Navy in 1936, laid-down at the Vickers-Armstrong shipyard in Barrow on 27th April 1937 and was launched on the 5th April 1939. After the completion of sea trails, the ship was commissioned on the 21st June 1940.

The flight deck had armour plating 3.9 inches thick and she carried more than 60 aircraft and was fitted with 16 4.5 inch guns in twin mountings. She had no fewer than 48 40mm cannons for defence against air attack.

The Illustrious was...