Last Arrival at Malta ? – The Helicopter Carrier ILLUSTRIOUS, before continuing on as part UK Response Force Task Group, paid a four day visit to Malta – the previous ship of the name played a famous part in the battles for control of the Mediterranean and thus the ship is affiliated with three Maltese cities.    The other ships of UK Response Force Task Group were also visiting the port but all eyes were on the ILLUSTRIOUS.      The ILLUSTRIOUS is due to pay off in 2014 so this could be the final visit to the George Cross island by the present ship.