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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

Language

English

Production Companies

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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