This video shows a critical stage in the construction of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. The image captures the upper bow unit being fitted to the ship’s main hull structure at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia — the only shipyard in the U.S. capable of building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. The massive steel section seen being lowered into place is part of the ship’s forward hull, which f

198K views · 4.5K reactions | 沈RIP (CVN 65) Enterprise & rising soon (CVN 79) USS John F. Kennedy | Richard LeBel | Facebook

98K views · 4.5K reactions | Watch as the final piece of aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy’s flight deck is installed. The U.S. Navy's newest super carrier is built with transformative construction methods and the latest technology. | U.S. Navy | Facebook

8.8K views · 466 reactions | Today is the big day! Newport News Shipbuilding will christen U.S. Navy aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (#CVN79) during a ceremony later this morning. Check out this awesome timelapse of the event setup as NNS prepares to welcome guests to the shipyard. Join us for live and replay coverage of the event on this page or at KennedyChristening.com around 11 a.m. | HII | Facebook