On Friday INS Viraat, the world’s oldest aircraft carrier, was accorded a grand send-off from the port city in Kochi , after over five decades of its service to the Indian Navy. The ship, which underwent a decommissioning refit, is being towed back by three tugs to Mumbai for the decommissioning ceremony.
Viraat is expected to be decommissioned by end of this year, after 55 years of service, including 27 years with the Royal Navy (British Navy).
INS Viraat has sailed under tow for the very last time from Kochi and is being towed to Mumbai, to be decommissioned soon.
