Supersonic Jets & Aircraft Carriers: How Naval Aviation Changed Warfare

This documentary charts a century of naval aviation, from wobbly early gliders and the first shipboard landing in 1911 to modern supersonic jets and aircraft carriers. It reveals how flight transformed warfare at sea and the extraordinary engineering behind carrier operations. Over its full length it weaves archive footage with the story of a technological revolution. A compelling watch for fans of military history, aircraft and the war at sea. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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