In this subscriber-only episode of the U.S. Navy History Podcast, hosts Dale and Christophe review and analyze the 1980 film 'The Final Countdown,' discussing its portrayal of naval operations and historical inaccuracies. They explore the film’s premise—an aircraft carrier transported back to just before Pearl Harbor—and probe potential impacts on historical events and technology. The episode highlights naval details depicted in the film and includes engaging discussions about the realism of naval operations, aircraft capabilities, and the hypothetical outcomes had the events in the film played out historically. The conversation is enriched with fun anecdotes, facts about the filming, and the hosts' personal insights and experiences relating to naval history and procedures.
