Portsmouth Naval Base has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, new formidable Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons. It will be home to two new aircraft carriers – HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince Of Wales – which are currently being built. At 65,000 tonnes they will be the biggest ships ever built for the Royal Navy. The base is a major employer with about 16,000 people working at peak times. It provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth-based ships.
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HMS Illustrious
Having had an extremely busy end to 2011 which saw us complete Basic Operational Sea Training, we are now continuing our preparations to become the UK’s High Readiness Helicopter and Commando Carrier. Once we take over this role from HMS Ocean, we will be ready to deploy anywhere in the world at short notice carrying out whatever task is required of the Ship and her Ship’s Company.
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HMS Illustrious
Having had an extremely busy end to 2011 which saw us complete Basic Operational Sea Training, we are now continuing our preparations to become the UK’s High Readiness Helicopter and Commando Carrier. Once we take over this role from HMS Ocean, we will be ready to deploy anywhere in the world at short notice carrying out whatever task is required of the Ship and her Ship’s Company.
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