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The Nature of Things Season 5, Episode 10: "Bird Strikes on Aircraft"

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At one time, collisions between aircraft and birds usually hurt only the birds. Now, with aircraft flying at supersonic speeds, the impact of collisions is greater. And birds ingested into the engines have caused a number of crashes. The Nature of Things looks at what is being done to eliminate bird strikes on aircraft. Watch The Nature of Things Season 5, Episode 10 "Bird Strikes on Aircraft" in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Nature of Things Season 5, Episode 10 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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"Bird Strikes on Aircraft"

At one time, collisions between aircraft and birds usually hurt only the birds. Now, with aircraft flying at supersonic speeds, the impact of collisions is greater. And birds ingested into the engines have caused a number of crashes. The Nature of Things looks at what is being done to eliminate bird strikes on aircraft.
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