Illustrious heading awayas the crowd looks on.
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St Clare appraoching Portsmouth.
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Fastcat Ryde passing the Gosport tower blocks.
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The local news photographer gets his shot as people gather for the departure of HMS Illustrious.
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Illustrious has just turned round and is ready for departure.
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Waving to a family member.
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Close up of the bridge.
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Most of the crew were tucked away inside and away from the cold.
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Illustrious with her escorts passing the Round Tower.
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'Lusty' approaching the mouth of the harbour.
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HMS Illustrious heading to open sea as the Ryde hovercraft passes her stern.
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