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HMS Illustrious

Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections Series 2
Episode 3 of 6

Richard Hammond unpicks the engineering DNA of the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious: a floating airport, city and battleship all rolled into one.

Richard Hammond unpicks the engineering DNA of the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious. A potent force with a powerful punch, this aircraft carrier can deliver a strike force anywhere on the globe at any time. It's a floating airport, city and battleship all rolled into one. But what connects this indomitable vessel with a boomerang, a hearing aid, an 18th-century seed drill, Tower Bridge and the space race?

50 minutes

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Tue 25 May 2010 20:10
麻豆社 HD

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Presenter Richard Hammond
Executive Producer Tom Brisley
Executive Producer David Gilbert
Producer Fred Aidroos
Director Fred Aidroos

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  • Sun 23 May 2010 19:10
    麻豆社 Two
  • Tue 25 May 2010 20:10
    麻豆社 HD