Smithsonian Channel: Original Programming in HD and On Demand: Carrier at War: The USS Enterprise

CARRIER AT WAR: THE USS ENTERPRISE

	Going from 0-150 mph in 3 seconds, withstanding 3 Gs of force and taking off from what's often called "the most dangerous place on the planet." This is everyday life for an aircraft carrier pilot - and it's no different for the crew aboard The USS Enterprise. Join Smithsonian Channel for this exciting insider's peek at life onboard a wartime aircraft carrier.

THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON THE PLANET
Imagine standing 10 ft away from 43 planes and several 2000 pound bombs.

THE BIGGEST DISASTER TO HIT THE USS ENTERPRISE
The Enterprise was en route when a rocket exploded on the flight deck.

THE ONLY FEMALE PILOT ROCKS
She considers herself just one of the 17 pilots in the squadron. To her, it's all in a day's work.

THE MEN WHO BROUGHT THE DAWN
The crewmen of the Enola Gay speak out about what happened during those fateful days.

REMEMBERING VIETNAM: THE WALL AT 25
The story of a place that is more than a memorial.

TIMEWATCH: D-DAY: THE TRUE STORY OF OMAHA
New research reveals that Omaha Beach was nearly a disaster.

EYEWITNESS KAMIKAZE
For several young crewmen, it's an experience they will never forget.

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