Engineering Giants
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Engineering Giants

Season 1
Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the inner workings of colossal machines like oil platforms Boeing 747s and crosschannel ferries Learn the captivating story of a single large machines decommissioning and disassembly from the moment its taken out of service to recycling and reusing its component parts Delve deep into the human stories behind these engineering marvels meeting the
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Jumbo Jet Strip-Down

    February 22, 2013
    59min
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    One aircraft transformed the world. With 2 decks carrying over 500 passengers, and wings the width of a football field, it was twice the size of any airline before it. The Boeing 747 is an engineering marvel. Take a look at the magnificent engineering of this machine.
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  2. S1 E2 - Gas Rig Stripdown

    July 22, 2012
    59min
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    The Lima Platform Is The Last Remaining Offshore Oil Rig In One Of Britains Most Productive Gas Fieldsnbspit Spent 40 Years Supplying Oil For 5 Million Homes Now Its Engineering Team Works On The Hardest Project Yet Its Time For It To Be Demolished
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  3. S1 E3 - Ferry StripDown

    July 29, 2012
    59min
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    The North Sea ferry The Pride of Bruges is a unique and incredible machine This massive ship is being taken out of the water for the biggest overhaul of its life giving us an amazing look into its engineering
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