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Friday, December 03, 2010

Ark Royal's final return to home port of Portsmouth

The commanding officer of HMS Ark Royal said it was a "sad" day as the ship returned to its home port for the final time before it is scrapped.

Crowds of people braved ice and snow to see the Royal Navy's flagship arrive in Portsmouth through thick fog.

The government decided to axe the aircraft carrier as it cut defence spending by 8%.

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