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An Aircraft Carrier Commander

What It's Like To Be...

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Life and Operations Aboard an Aircraft Carrier

This chapter explores the various operational advantages of aircraft carriers over land-based bases, including their sovereignty and logistical challenges. It discusses the experiences of a ship's crew during military operations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, focusing on the challenges of heat and mental well-being. The chapter also highlights the engineering behind launching and recovering aircraft, along with the high-pressure environment faced by pilots during operations.

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