Post-war, Devonport Dockyard was kept busy refitting aircraft carriers such as the Ark Royal and, later, nuclear submarines while new light industrial factories were constructed in the newly zoned industrial sector attracting rapid growth of the urban population. The army had substantially left the city by 1971, with barracks pulled down in the 1960s, however the city remains home to the 42 Commando of the Royal Marines. COUNT 3
QSN1 What aircraft carrier received maintenance at Devonport Dockyard? ANS1 Ark Royal QSN2 By what year was the greater part of the army presence in Plymouth gone? ANS2 1971 QSN3 What military unit is based in Plymouth? ANS3 42 Commando of the Royal Marines