Main content

HMS Illustrious
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?
Last on
Tue 25 May 201020:10
BBC HD
Clips
![]()
Powerful Gun
Duration: 00:52
![]()
Drinking Water from Salt Water
Duration: 02:59
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Hammond |
| Executive Producer | Tom Brisley |
| Executive Producer | David Gilbert |
| Producer | Fred Aidroos |
| Director | Fred Aidroos |
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 May 201019:10
Tue 25 May 201020:10BBC HD

