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Explore the impossible engineering behind HMS Queen Elizabeth, a 65,000-tonne supercarrier and the largest warship in British history. From six-shipyard modular construction to Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and heavy-duty deck elevators, we break down the tech behind this floating airport.

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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field.

This film was first broadcast: 2015

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