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From today, the ship's bell from HMS Illustrious has a new home at the Oval in London. HMS Illustrious' last Commanding Officer, Commodore Mike Utley, is now embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of WESTLANT. Find out more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/westlant | Royal Navy
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From today, the ship's bell from HMS Illustrious has a new home at the Oval in London. HMS Illustrious' last Commanding Officer, Commodore Mike Utley, is now embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of WESTLANT. Find out more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/westlant | Royal Navy
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