USS Gerald R. Ford in pictures
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 1,100-foot ship is the successor to the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz class aircraft carriers. (Matt Hildreth/HII) (©Newport News Shipbuilding 2017)
The USS Gerald R. Ford at sea (Photo by Seaman Apprentice Connor Loessin/U.S. Navy)
Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as the ship departs for builder’s sea trials off the coast - April. 08, 2017. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz/U.S. Navy).
Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into the James River during the ship's turn ship evolution - June 11, 2016. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cathrine Mae Campbell/U.S. Navy)
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), shown under construction in March at Newport News Shipbuilding. (Huntington Ingalls)
Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) loads an F/A-18 Hornet shell (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cathrine Mae Campbell/U.S. Navy)
The USS Gerald R. Ford flight deck (Photo by Seaman Ryan Carter/U.S. Navy)