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Carrier at War: The USS Enterprise

Aircraft carrier pilots push their limits, accelerating from 0 to 150 mph in three seconds and withstanding intense forces while operating from a hazardous environment. The USS Enterprise crew, having spent a year in the Middle East, has witnessed intense action in Afghanistan and Iraq. This docu...

Going from 0 to 150 mph in three seconds, withstanding three Gs of force, and taking off from what's often called "the most dangerous place on the planet" are just parts of everyday life for an aircraft carrier pilot-and it's no different for the crew aboard the USS Enterprise. After being stationed in the Middle East for a year, these pilots have seen heavy action in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, finally, they're returning home. With amazing personal stories and real-time footage from missions, this is an exciting insider's peek at life onboard a wartime aircraft carrier.

Info about Carrier at War: The USS Enterprise

Studio(s): Smithsonian Channel

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 2007

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary