keywords: us navy, aircraft carrier, uss george hw bush cvn-77, deck operations, f/a-18 super hornet, ms-60s knighthawk
Synopsis:
The USS George HW Bush, nickname Avenger, is the final Nimitz-class super aircraft carrier to join the United States naval fleet. Footage of the USS George H.W. Bush as it leaves Cartagena, Spain... (read more)
Panning shot of the Spanish coastline. Flight deck Plane Director directs movement of F/A-18 Super Hornet. Shows a crew working on helicopter on flight deck. More scenes of the coastline of Spain. Tug towing F/A-18 on flight deck. Low aerial shot of USS George H W Bush at sea. The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) trails the carrier as the Spanish navy frigate ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbon sails along side of carrier.
Shows replenishment supplies on carrier flight deck and MS-60S Knighthawk or Seahawks helicopters delivering more. Sailors stand aft lookout watch on the fantail of the USS George H.W. Bush. Shows the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and other NATO ships sailing in formation beginning of the U.K. sponsored joint exercise Saxon Warrior 11.
