HMS Aurora (F36) was a light cruiser of the Royal Navy, launched in 1947. She was part of the Dido-class cruisers, designed for anti-aircraft defense and surface warfare. The ship was equipped with various armaments, including guns and missiles, and served in multiple roles throughout her operational life. The cruiser was commissioned in 1949 and saw service during the Cold War, participating in various exercises and deployments. HMS Aurora was decommissioned in 1971 and later sold for scrap, marking the end of her nearly 25 years of service in the Royal Navy.