THIS WEEK IN 1982: Prince Andrew joins HMS Invincible
Invincible was the first carrier for the Prince, who, at the time, had recently become a fully-qualified anti-submarine helicopter pilot.
The nine helicopters of 820 Naval Air Squadron left their base at Culdrose in Cornwall, flew across Portsmouth Harbour, and landed in turn on the carrier’s flight deck.
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Invincible was to sail from Portsmouth a week later to take part in fleet trials, returning back to Portsmouth Naval Base on February 1.