From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Wed Apr 13 2005 - 06:08:31 PDT
There was a documentary, either on the History Channel, or on "Modern
Marvels" that described the keel-up construction of the US carrier "Harry
Truman."
The sea trials segment was amazing. The ship was being steered in
figure-8's, in reverse, at something like 35 knots.
apb
----- Original Message -----
From: "dgrev" <dgrev@iinet.net.au>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 2:00 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Carrier video?
> Whilst on the subject of carriers. About 10 years ago whilst in New
> Zealand I saw advertised for pay TV a 1 hour documentary on
> "Building the Super Carriers". Supposedly a keel up doco.
>
> Despite many attempts, including emailing "Discovery" I have not
> been able to track it down. Does anybody have this or know where I could
> get my hands on it?
>
> Regards
> Doug
> Australia
>
>
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