The Century of Flight - Season 1 Episode 16 Naval Aviation
Aircraft carrier developments - from World War II types to the carrier of today, and their use from Korean to Gulf wars. Naval fast jets - a review of their development, including why naval requirements are often different to those of air forces. Maritime Patrol - the role played by these aircraft in both war and peace (especially air-sea rescue). Anti-submarine warfare - developments in the role played by aircraft since 1945, including submarine detection and the weapons used. Diagrams and graphics will be used to explain concepts. Anti-ship - aircraft weaponry used and how ships defend themselves. Footage will include some from 1982 Falklands War.
First Air Date: Jan 01, 1997
Last Air date: Jun 25, 1997
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 26 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 0.3637
Language: English
Keyword : aviation, aviation history
Season
Season 1
Episode
Man Learns To Fly
High Above The Trenches
Wings Over the Sea
Strike From The Air
The Trailblazers
The Romance Of The Air
The Shadow Of The Bomber
Struggle For The Skies
Airpower and Armies
Airpower and Navies
The Bomber as War Winner
The Coming of the Jets
Cold War Skies
The Helicopter Story
Korea To The Gulf War
Naval Aviation
Embracing the World
The Spectacle of Flying
Law Enforcement from the Air
Angels of Mercy
Anyone can fly
To the Furthest Corners of the World
The Parachute Story
To the Moon and Beyond
Madcaps and Oddballs
The Future of Flight