World's Largest Warship Launches Jets in the Mediterranean
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has been conducting night flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12.
According to the U.S., photographs released by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) show Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Sammie Smith directing an F/A-18E Super Hornet during night operations on October 10, 2025.
The aircraft were launched and recovered in darkness as the carrier continued its routine flight training and operational patrols across the U.S. Sixth Fleet's area of responsibility.
The Ford, the first of its class, represents the most advanced and powerful carrier in service.
It is designed to increase sortie generation rates, improve crew efficiency, and enhance the U.S. Navy's ability to project air power globally.
Author's summary: USS Gerald R. Ford conducts night flights.
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