aircraft carrier

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The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, arrived in Croatia for repairs on Saturday after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

While not damaged in combat, a fire broke out on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford on March 12.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is currently docked at a naval base in Crete to undergo repairs after suffering damage from a fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Below are some key facts about the aircraft carrier.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Dutchy completes his technical training and aircraft carrier flight deck training, and after he’s been in San Diego for a month, he learns that soon he’ll be shipping out.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline