| HMS ARK ROYAL became the first aircraft carrier to 
			be seen in Manx waters for than a decade when she entered Douglas 
			Bay on Monday June 09, 2008. The Invincible Class carrier was 
			sailing from Liverpool where she had spent the weekend to disembark 
			by helicopter a number of island VIPs including the Lieutenant 
			Governor, President of Tynwald and the Chief Minister.  |