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An observational documentary series that follows the personal stories of sailors aboard HMS Illustrious during a rare four month deployment. One of only two aircraft carriers in the British Naval fleet, the 20,000 tonne ship has a crew of 1,000, as well as its own mayor, police force and fire service. As the ship sails on an important mission, the series offers a unique insight into the daily lives of the ship's crew.
This film was first broadcast: 02 Jun 2008
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Welcome to Our Stories, your home on YouTube for inspiring human stories that give us an insight into real people and real lives. Our exciting range of fly-on-the-wall style documentaries and special access reality programmes will give you an inside look into the everyday lives of people; exploring what life is like for those working in education, healthcare, policing and many others!
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