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The Ministry of Defence finally folded and agreed to preserve HMS Illustrious at the museum in Gosport. They tried to ignore us for way too long but our pressure forced their hand. We won this fight for history and now we make sure they actually follow through on their promise.

December 9, 2014

Preserve HMS Illustrious in Gosport

Preserve HMS Illustrious in Gosport

🏆 Won — 181 supporters Verified

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Started by Chris Wood 12 years ago
We the undersigned wish to see HMS Illustrious preserved for future generations at Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport.

Updates

September 24, 2014

The bureaucrats in charge of our maritime heritage are ignoring us while this piece of history rots away. I am tired of their pathetic excuses about funding when they clearly just do not care about the legacy of HMS Illustrious. We force them to listen by staying loud until they have no choice but to act.

Reached 100 supporters

September 24, 2014

6 Comments

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Gordon King
11 years ago Featured

We do not have a carrier preserved for prosperity the HMS illustrious be the one for all the FAA heroes.

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Wendy Tume
11 years ago Featured

I served on Lusty with my squadron from Could rose. she should be kept as a reminder for the all and a memorial for all that served

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John Jenkins
11 years ago Featured

Essential theat we keep this ship as a museum iten, when considering its magnificant past history.

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Dave Herrera
11 years ago Featured

My old man served on her back in the day. Be a crying shame to see her scrapped when she could sit in the harbor as a proper memorial for the lads.

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Sarah Zhang
12 years ago Featured

KEEP LUSTY! so much history in those metal walls. Gosport is the only place for her.

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Mark Cooper
12 years ago Featured

Too many ships being broken up lately. We need to save at least one carrier for the next generation to look at.