' LUSTY ' snuck in..... by neiwil
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HMS Illustrious has returned to the River Mersey for a five-day visit.
The ship – known affectionately as Lusty to her crew – berthed alongside the Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal yesterday afternoon.
The last time the huge Helicopter and Commando carrier visited Liverpool was in 2010 for Fly Navy 100, a celebration of 100 years of naval aviation.
The ship will open its doors, free of charge, to members of the public this weekend.Her visit coincides with the build up among the maritime community to another historic occasion, the Battle of the Atlantic 70th anniversary, in which the Royal Navy is playing its part – along with a number of maritime partners and Liverpool City Council – in a number of commemorative events in May, starting in London, then Derry-Londonderry and culminating in the main BOA 70 focus on Liverpool over the weekend May 24-27.
I just happened to be passing Seacombe Ferry this afternoon and I noticed this sitting on the river.I had my trusty pocket 'jobby' and so stopped for a couple of quick snaps.Not too sharp, hand held at max zoom in a bit of a breeze.Provided I get out of bed early I'm planning a trip across to go onboard tomorrow....pictures to follow.
Comments (10)
fly028
Lucky guy!! Waiting to see the photos!!
UVDan
I always get a kick out of seeing the ski jumps on ships. Nice photo.
Froggy
Excellent Neil - I will look forwards to your picture tour as you upload them, along with your distinctive and informative narrative too :)
Tamarrion
Nice capture! I thought all the ahem "through-deck cruisers", as these were at one time described, had been retired?
flavia49
fantastic
Osper
Glad to see the RN is giving free tours at least.
T.Rex
Oh, my! Good job despite the conditions! I thought these large ships were all scrapped. I'm glad to see some are still in service. And, yes, I'm REALLY looking foreward to a whole series of photos from your visit over the coming weeks! I have some 70 photos from my visit to the USS Alabama (battleship) in 1992. IF I get time to do so, I hope to start posting them. Work has had me home after 20:00 every evening this week. I just don't seem to have time even to cook, let alone eat. Which is why I'm not with it as to comments or posting. Sigh. Keep up the good work! :-) Ain't there a 6 somewhere on the rating scale?
Briney
Aha, Something to wet my appetite until they finish our LHDs. Excellent.
bmac62
Just read Lusty's history...always more to learn:) Nice grab with your 'jobby' Neil. Well done.
debbielove
Oh you are SO lucky!.. I've not seen an actual Aircraft Carrier close up, or even nearby! I have seen one out in the Channel, miles away.. But that's it! Great shot mate! Rob