NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The future USS John F. Kennedy was spotted on the water on Wednesday as the aircraft carrier began taking part in acceptance sea trials.
“These trials will test and evaluate important ship systems and components at sea,” said Todd Corillo, HII spokesperson for the Newport News Shipbuilding division.
The aircraft carrier was seen on waters near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, according to video taken by Brian Lockwood. In the video, a helicopter is seen flying around the bow of the future USS John F. Kennedy…