AIRCRAFT CARRIERS & THE HELLCAT
Aircraft carrier development started as soon as the Wright brothers took to the
air. However, it wasn’t until WWII that the practice of using planes off floating
platforms was tested in combat conditions. In this episode we explore the early
development of the Aircraft Carrier.
We also look at the Grumman Hellcat whose military record stands alone. This
plane was one of history’s best ever fighters - it had speed and manoeuvrability
and it was extremely sturdy.
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