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How Aircraft Carrier Crews Survive Massive Storms in the Middle of the Ocean

On December 18th, 1944, three American destroyers capsized in Typhoon Cobra, killing 790 sailors. But the massive aircraft carriers survived. Today, when storms hit in the middle of the ocean, modern carrier crews use advanced protocols and cutting-edge technology to weather conditions that would sink other ships. This video takes you inside storm operations aboard ships like the USS Gerald R Ford. Watch how 4,500 crew members transform a floating city into a sealed fortress in just 12 minutes. See how flight deck crews secure F/A-18 Super Hornets with steel cables. Learn about Condition Zebra, the material readiness system that compartmentalizes the entire ship. Discover how pilots still launch and recover aircraft even in heavy weather. From the meteorologists tracking storms via satellite to the damage control teams standing ready below decks, every sailor plays a critical role. This is how American aircraft carriers handle storms and rough seas in the middle of the ocean.