Updated 10:23am 22 February 2013

HMS Illustrious arrives in Liverpool as hundreds line waterfront to wave her in (VIDEO/GALLERY)


HMS Illustrious arrives in Liverpool
HMS Illustrious arrives in Liverpool

VIDEO: HMS Illustrious sails into the city

HUNDREDS of people lined Liverpool's waterfront this afternoon to welcome HMS Illustrious to the city.

The Royal Navy's last remaining helicopter carrier made her way to Liverpool Cruise Terminal shortly before 1pm for what could be her final visit before being withdrawn from service.

"Lusty" will be open to the public this weekend before the ship slips on Monday.

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HMS Illustrious in Liverpool. Pics Colin Lane, Jason Roberts, Victoria Tetley

Feb 14 2013

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*Check the website later for video on board, plus more pictures and a full report from HMS Illustrious' arrival

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