HMS Ark Royal

2011•45m

Documentary

The HMS Ark Royal carried the Harrier and 3 types of helicopter during its active service, these included the Lynx which is currently the fastest helicopter in the world and the Sea King, equipped with an early warning radar system.

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Status

Ended

First Aired

February 22, 2011

Last Aired

April 19, 2011

Networks

Discovery

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2011-02-22

Ark Royal embarks on a five month mission to lead an international task force across the Atlantic in the largest peacetime naval deployment for a decade. However, the volcanic eruption in Iceland causes havoc and soon there is a direct order from the Prime Minister to rescue stranded Britons. Can the Ark convert into a liner for 2000 passengers in just one day?

Episode 2

Air date: 2011-03-01

2000 people are expected in Ark's hangar which has been converted into a passenger space for Operation Cunningham. Supplies are delivered and the entire crew is trained to manage their new tourists, but have they done enough in time? To add to the Ark's troubles, she's in trouble herself. A leak in her hull is discovered and repairs are undertaken while she's at sea. Will the Ark Royal be forced to return to Portsmouth for repairs?

Episode 3

Air date: 2011-03-08

Episode 4

Air date: 2011-03-15

After four weeks at sea, the Ark sails for Mayport in Florida. Not only that, two hundred US Marine Corps and their twelve Harrier jets are embarking with them. But it's not all hard work and no play: the crew crams in some much needed recreation time in the Florida sun before it's back on deck for some major preparations. The Ark Royal is expecting a visitor... And they don't get any more VIP than the Queen...

Episode 5

Air date: 2011-03-22

HMS Ark Royal is two and a half months into her international deployment and is heading to Halifax in Nova Scotia for some important appointments starting with a visit from the new Prime Minister, David Cameron. But as she approaches port, disaster strikes and the weather takes a turn for the worse. As the fog closes in, there's no room for error. Will the Ark Royal make it in time?

Episode 6

Air date: 2011-03-29

HMS Ark Royal is now halfway through an international deployment but before she leaves Nova Scotia for good, the ship's company has one final appointment to keep. The International Fleet Review is the most important element of the Royal Canadian Navy's centenary celebrations and the Queen is taking the salute. It's not all plain-sailing, however, and soon there is a serious flood onboard. Will the crew stop it on time?

Episode 7

Air date: 2011-04-05

Episode 8

Air date: 2011-04-12

The Final Journey

Air date: 2011-04-19

Captain Kyd leads the flagship of the Royal Navy, the Ark Royal, on her final voyage as she is stripped of munitions and docks in Portsmouth for the last time.

Cast

Richard Armitage

Himself - Narrator

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