Crashing Carriers

I saw the new Captain America movie the other night. Which I liked just fine, it’s one of the best of the Marvel film adaptations, and it avoided several obvious pitfalls (like forcing Cap and Black Widow into a romance).
I don’t feel the need to analyze it. There are plenty of analyses elsewhere, and I doubt I’d add anything to the conversation.
What I want to talk about is S.H.I.E.L.D. Specifically the Helicarrier, which is this giant flying aircraft carrier that serves as its headquarters.
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