April 6, 1945: HMS Illustrious under attack by a Kamikaze off Sakishima Gunto. The aircraft missed the ship, but caused severe damage below the waterline when the plane exploded underwater.

May 1, 1945: HMS Illustrious at Sydney, Australia. Note the Corsairs on the flight deck.

An Avenger taking off from HMS Illustrious in 1945.

The church on HMS Illustrious.

The church on HMS Illustrious.

(All photos from the collection of Chief Petty Officer Thomas Dunn, R.N.)
Courtesy of Colleen Hamilton (nee Dunn)