The MOD is looking for ideas on how best to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy's Invincible Class aircraft carriers.
HMS Illustrious, The last of the ships, is due to retire in 2014 after 32 years of service. Following the announcement that the 22,000-tonne ship will be preserved in some form, The MOD is inviting those who are interested in buying her to come forward with ideas for her future use.
Diary Dates
The October meeting of The Royal British Legion, Central Branch is cancelled. The next meeting is on Tuesday, November 26, at 13.30hrs at Unit 16, Listerhills Science Park.
Monday, October 28 The Royal British Legion, Thornton Branch, meets at 19.45hrs at Thornton Conservative Club.
Tuesday, October 29: The Yorkshire Volunteer's Association meets at 19.30hrs at Keighley Drill Hall
Remembrance
THE following are being specially remembered at Bradford Cathedral this week: Donald Hedley Knight, Frank Knott, Albert Kitchen, Albert Garforth Land, Allan Larkin, Raymond Laws, Harry Ledgard, Norman Ledgard, Arthur Lee, Raymond Jackson Lee, Bernard Lane, Fred W S Lowing, Gerald Lightley, George Linley, Kenneth William Linney, Harold Lister, Thomas Lister, Harold Lockitt, Abraham Gordon Lodge, John Lofthouse, Harry Long, Derek Lumley, Roy Lillie, Clifford Craven Lumby.
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