How the Harrier Jump Jet Was Adapted for Aircraft Carriers

This documentary traces the evolution of flight, from the Wright brothers' first breakthrough to modern icons of the sky, with a focus on how the Harrier jump jet was adapted for aircraft carriers. It explains the engineering leap that let a jet take off and land vertically at sea. Through design history it connects experimental aircraft to the future of aviation. It is an engaging watch for anyone fascinated by aircraft and the ideas that made them fly. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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