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  • USS Gerald Ford, CVN-78, goes to sea for Trials

    04/09/2017 7:26:52 AM PDT · by Jeff Head · 110 replies
    US Navy | April9, 2017 | Jeff Head
    The first in class of new carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, CVN-78, went to sea for its frst sea trilas. The US Navy made the following statement: "NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (April 08, 2017) - The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is underway on its own power for the first time. The first-of-class ship -- the first new U.S. aircraft carrier design in 40 years -- will spend several days conducting builder's sea trials, a comprehensive test of many of the ship's key systems and technologies. GREAT Youtube Video, well worth watching This is historic day. This new class...