The Royal Navy is selling a decommissioned aircraft carrier to raise money in the face of impending military budget cuts.
AP
HMS Invincible
The HMS Invincible, which played an important role in the 1982 Falklands War, will be auctioned on a military disposal website. No price has been set.
The military said in a statement Tuesday that all options â including the sale of equipment â will be considered during these challenging financial times.
The Invincible was decommissioned in 2005 after 25 years of active service. Prince Andrew was based on it during the Falklands War when he served as a helicopter pilot.
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The USA has been selling of decommisioned ships for some years and all proceeds top up the defence spending purse.Quote from newguy05:
What a fucking joke, this will be the USA in 10 years if we dont wake up.
Way to go. A big ship costs a small fortune to maintain and for someone may make an awesome museum.The HMS Invincible, which played an important role in the 1982 Falklands War, will be auctioned on a military disposal website.
http://www.worldwar1.co.uk/battlecruiser/hms-invincible.htmlHMS Inflexible
Built Clydebank, laid down February 1906 completed October 1908, cost £1,720,739.
1921 sold for scrap.
HMS Indomitable
Built Fairfield, laid down March 1906, completed June 1908, cost £1,752,337.
1921 sold sold scrap.