HMS 'Invincible' Arrives Home, Portsmouth, 17 September 1982


This painting by Joe Beetham shows the flagship returning to Portsmouth to a rapturous welcome. The victory gave Britain a huge boost of confidence and allowed Margaret Thatcher to win a second term in office the following year.


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