The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sits in place after being lifted into position on the ship's flight deck during an island landing ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. The island-landing ceremony marks the final super-lift in the construction process for the ship. Gerald R. Ford is the first is a new class of aircraft carriers, and is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)
Date Taken: | 01.26.2013 |
Date Posted: | 01.28.2013 23:04 |
Photo ID: | 821954 |
VIRIN: | 130126-N-YX169-360 |
Resolution: | 2848x4288 |
Size: | 1.97 MB |
Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
Web Views: | 40 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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