Smithsonian Ch. - Carriers at War Series 1 (2018) Part 3 Air Wing

Carriers at War Series 1

They're massive metal beasts, transporting over one billion dollars' worth of U.S. Navy aircraft across hostile waters to bring air power against the enemy. This is an unprecedented look at life inside the U.S. Navy's premier supercarriers, above and below deck. From the building of these floating airports to the tough jobs required to keep them running, we celebrate the highly trained crew and the machines that allow them to bring the fight to anywhere on the planet.

Part 3 Air Wing

The air wing is a carrier's most powerful weapon, made up of over 70 highly specialized aircraft, including helicopters, cargo planes, electronic-warfare jets, and the most potent weapon of all its F/A-18 Hornets. Follow the pilots and crew of the USS Truman as they lead America's fight against ISIS.

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