From Gliders to Supersonic Jets: The 100-year History of Naval Aviation

This documentary charts a full century of naval aviation, from the wobbly gliders and first shipboard landings of 1911 to the supersonic jets and unmanned aircraft flown from modern carriers. It follows the engineering leaps, the pilots, and the hard lessons that turned a risky experiment into the backbone of sea power. Along the way it shows how launching and recovering aircraft at sea reshaped naval strategy for good. Rich in archival footage, it rewards anyone curious about aviation history and carrier warfare. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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