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    Full Ship Shock Trials 1 [Image 12 of 16]

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    The image shows a large naval aircraft carrier positioned on open ocean waters with a significant underwater explosion or detonation occurring nearby, producing a large white water plume. The explosion appears to be a controlled Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure used to evaluate a vessel's ability to withstand nearby underwater detonations. The carrier appears undamaged and is at a deliberate standoff distance from the blast.

    The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2021
    Date Posted: 06.19.2021 09:28
    Photo ID: 6700266
    VIRIN: 210618-N-YW264-2121
    Resolution: 5398x3599
    Size: 994.58 KB
    Location: US

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