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.
According to the U.S., photographs 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 part of routine flight training and operational patrols.
- The carrier is part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12.
The Ford represents the most advanced and powerful carrier in service, designed to increase sortie generation rates and improve crew efficiency.
The U.S. Navy's ability to project air power globally has been enhanced with the Ford, the first of its class.
Author's summary: USS Gerald R. Ford conducts night flights in Mediterranean.
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