Rise of the Supercarrier

Once completed, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the United Kingdom's largest warship, longer than three football fields and taller than Niagara Falls. But right now, she's months away from being seaworthy and battle ready.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Rise of the Supercarrier
First Air Date	October 13, 2019
Last Air Date	February 23, 2020
Seasons	2
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
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Networks	Smithsonian Channel

S02E03

Pushing the Limits

During the course of the HMS Queen Elizabeth's first deployment, the F-35B Lightning jet has completed over 200 launches and landings, 20 high-risk shipborne rolling vertical landings, and nearly 100 bomb drops. After four months of grueling training, it all ends with pageantry and military spectacle in New York Harbor. Witness the challenges and achievements of this remarkable ship, her pilots, and her crew during the final weeks of her assignment.

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