Fighter Jets: The Weapon That Changed the Face of War

This documentary charts a century of naval aviation, from flimsy early gliders and the first shipboard landing in 1911 to supersonic jets and unmanned aircraft. It follows the young men and women earning their wings by mastering the perilous art of taking off from and landing on a carrier. The film reveals how air power transformed warfare at sea. Thrilling and informative, it captures the skill and daring behind the weapon that changed the face of war. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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