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    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Conducts Shock Trials [Image 11 of 15]

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    The image shows a large naval aircraft carrier at sea with a massive underwater explosion detonating nearby, sending a large column of water and spray into the air. This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure used to evaluate a warship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosions. The carrier is visible in the right portion of the frame while the explosion plume rises dramatically to the left.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    08.08.2021

    Photo by Seaman Samuel Gruss 

    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

    The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the third scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, August 8, 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 may encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Gruss)

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2021
    Date Posted: 08.08.2021 22:27
    Photo ID: 6772247
    VIRIN: 210808-N-WO152-0006
    Resolution: 2708x4062
    Size: 1.15 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 333
    Downloads: 64

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    A gray military or government vessel bearing the hull number '38' is underway on open blue ocean waters. The ship appears to be a medium-sized utility or support vessel with a flat working deck loaded with equipment and cargo. The vessel displays the marking 'ATMO' on its superstructure and is equipped with multiple masts and communication antennas.
    A gray military or government vessel bearing the hull number '38' is underway on open blue ocean waters. The ship appears to be a medium-sized auxiliary or research/salvage vessel equipped with extensive deck equipment, communications masts, and a large crane or gantry structure at the stern. The photograph is taken from an elevated aerial perspective, likely from a helicopter or aircraft.
    A large U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is underway at sea, generating a significant bow wave and white water spray on its port side. The hull number '78' is visible on the island superstructure, identifying this as the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), a Ford-class nuclear-powered supercarrier. The vessel is photographed from an elevated angle against a partly cloudy sky over open ocean.
    A large US Navy aircraft carrier is undergoing a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), with a massive underwater explosion detonated nearby producing a towering white water column. The hull number '78' is visible on the island superstructure, identifying this as the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The ship is stationary or slow-moving in open ocean under partly cloudy skies.
    A large aircraft carrier is visible at sea with a massive underwater explosion detonating in close proximity to the port side of the vessel. The explosion produces a towering column of white water and spray, consistent with a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST). The hull number '78' is partially visible on the island superstructure, indicating this is likely the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).
    The image shows two naval vessels underway on open ocean under partly cloudy skies. In the foreground is a guided-missile destroyer, identifiable by its hull form, radar masts, and weapons systems. In the background at distance is a large aircraft carrier, visible by its flat flight deck profile.
    A large U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is visible in open ocean waters with a massive underwater explosion detonating in the foreground to the port side of the vessel. The hull number '78' is partially visible on the island superstructure, consistent with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure using controlled underwater explosive charges.
    A large aircraft carrier is visible in open ocean waters with a massive underwater explosion detonating nearby, sending a large column of water and debris into the air. This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a controlled military test used to evaluate a warship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosions. The number '78' is partially visible on the carrier's island superstructure.
    An aircraft carrier is visible on the open ocean horizon while a large underwater explosion or detonation creates a massive white water plume to its left. The scene appears to depict a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a military test procedure where controlled underwater explosions are detonated near a vessel to evaluate its structural and systems resilience. The image is taken from a distance, capturing both the explosion column and the carrier in a single wide frame.
    The image shows a large naval aircraft carrier positioned at sea with a significant underwater explosion detonating nearby, producing a large white water plume and debris cloud. This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure used to evaluate a warship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosions. The vessel's flat flight deck and island superstructure are clearly visible against a partly cloudy blue sky.
    The image shows a large naval aircraft carrier at sea with a massive underwater explosion detonating nearby, sending a large column of water and spray into the air. This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a standard U.S. Navy testing procedure used to evaluate a warship's ability to withstand the effects of nearby underwater explosions. The carrier is visible in the right portion of the frame while the explosion plume rises dramatically to the left.
    The image shows a large underwater explosion detonating near the surface of the ocean, producing a massive white water plume. In the background to the right, a large naval aircraft carrier is visible on the horizon. This appears to be a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST), a U.S. Navy test procedure used to evaluate a warship's ability to withstand nearby underwater detonations.
    A large US Navy aircraft carrier is underway on open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The vessel displays the hull number '78' on its island superstructure, identifying it as the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the lead ship of its class. A second, smaller vessel is visible on the horizon in the background.
    A large US Navy aircraft carrier, bearing the hull number '78' on its island superstructure, is underway in open blue ocean waters. The flight deck appears largely clear of aircraft, and a second smaller vessel is visible on the horizon in the background. The image was taken from an elevated aerial perspective, likely from a helicopter or aircraft.
    A large aircraft carrier, visibly marked with the hull number '78', is undergoing a Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST) at sea. A massive underwater explosion has detonated near the ship's starboard side, producing a towering column of water, smoke, and debris. The ship appears structurally intact, consistent with a controlled military testing exercise.

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