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Next Gerald Ford class carrier named

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:54 am
by Guroburov
Saw the announcement that the 3rd ship of the class will be named for Doris MIller. He was the cook who manned an anti-aircraft gun and rendered first aid to injured ship mates during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The ship will be laid down in 2023 and launched in 2028. Now, I'm eyeing the mini.

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:58 pm
by redleg
Some past presidents do have a history in naval aviation, but it's good to see a carrier named after someone that's not a politician!

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:18 pm
by Brutzel
It is the fourth ship after Ford, Kennedy and Enterprise.
Unfortunately, there was no happy ending for him. :(
I would have liked it.