Britain’s First Sea Lord, ADML Sir Henry Leach, made a four day official visit to Australia and conferred with cabinet on the possible purchase of HMS INVINCIBLE as a replacement for HMAS MELBOURNE, (aircraft carrier).
Australian Naval History on 8 February 1982
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