U.S. Navy Sailors, civilian employees and contractors observed a "dead-load" test of the new electromagnetic aircraft launching system (EMALS) aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The weighted sled was launched into the James River where it was recovered for additional test launches. (U.S. Navy video/Released)
| Date Taken: | 06.04.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2015 18:22 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 407931 |
| VIRIN: | 150604-N-ZZ999-550 |
| Filename: | DOD_102490902 |
| Length: | 00:00:52 |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
| Downloads: | 107 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 107 |
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