Long docking gives carrier Illustrious future

Tugs prepare to assist Illustrious as it left Rosyth for sea trials.

British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious left Rosyth on time and within budget, and with improved capability, to commence sea trials following a successful 16 month docking period undertaken by Babcock.

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