Friday the 5th April was a particularly special day for the club as 18 members were able to visit HMS Illustrious in Portsmouth harbour for a tour of the ship and an unbelievable opportunity to train on the flight deck.

Sincerest thanks to RN for the opportunity to make this visit and we look forward to the next visit later on in the year.

Start of the tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The safety briefing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bit chilly, but soon warmed up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whilst the crew were at lunch the club juniors looked after operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HMS Victory from HMS Illustrious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Merv in the Captains Chair, Sensei Faye at the helm and Sensei Dave as the lookout.