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. There are two carriers, HMS ''Queen Elizabeth'' and HMS ''Prince of Wales'', currently in service.

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Fleet carriers

HMS ''Argus''

HMS ''Hermes''

HMS ''Eagle''

''Courageous'' class

HMS ''Ark Royal''

HMS ''Unicorn''

HMS ''Unicorn'' was an aircraft repair ship and light aircraft carrier; an "aircraft maintenance carrier".

''Illustrious'' class

''Implacable'' class

''Colossus'' class

The 1942 Design Light Fleet Carriers were designed and constructed by civilian shipyards to serve as an intermediate step between the expensive, full-size fleet aircraft carriers and the less expensive but limited-capability escort carriers. ''Perseus'' and ''Pioneer'' were modified to operate as maintenance carriers.

''Majestic'' class

The 1942 design was modified to take more modern aircraft and these ships became the ''Majestic''-class. Not completed until after the end of the war, most ended up purchased by other navies.

''Audacious'' class

''Centaur'' class

''Malta'' class

''Queen Elizabeth'' class (CVA-01)

''Invincible'' class

HMS Invincible During T200 Celebrations MOD 45144681

''Queen Elizabeth'' class

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