The HMS Ark Royal flew a range of aircraft, including Harrier jets and three helicopter types: the Lynx, the world's fastest, and the Sea King, featuring an early warning radar system.
The HMS Ark Royal, the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, embarked on its final international mission, Operation Auriga, a four-month-long deployment that was filled with unexpected events.
Aired: Feb 21, 2011The HMS Ark Royal sets sail on a five-month journey, leading an international...
Aired: Feb 28, 2011The British Navy's HMS Ark Royal receives a mission from the Prime Minister t...
Aired: Mar 7, 2011The HMS Ark Royal receives an unexpected refueling stop, necessitating the as...
Aired: Mar 15, 2011A brief shore leave in Florida is disrupted for the HMS Ark Royal crew as the...
Aired: Mar 22, 2011A British aircraft carrier's voyage to Nova Scotia takes an unexpected turn w...
Aired: Mar 29, 2011The HMS Ark Royal crew gears up for the International Fleet Review, a prestig...
Aired: Apr 5, 2011A massive naval exercise unfolds as the HMS Ark Royal joins forces with the U...
Aired: Apr 12, 2011The HMS Ark Royal returns to Portsmouth after a nearly five-month deployment,...
Aired: Apr 19, 2011The Ark Royal, led by Captain Kyd, embarks on its last journey to Portsmouth,...
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HMS Ark Royal Aircraft
Current Status: Ended
Network: Discovery
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
