The first construction unit of the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) settles into the drydock, where the ship will be constructed.
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Newport News, Va. (Mar. 28, 2003) The first construction unit of the Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) settles into the drydock, where the ship will be constructed. The 21st century warship will feature numerous engineering and technology improvements, and is slated to be the 10th and final Nimitz-class nuclear powered carrier. George H. W. Bush is scheduled for christening on Oct. 7, 2006 with delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2008. Photo by Mr. John Whalen Northrop Grumman Newport News File# 030328-0-4780W-034
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Date
28/03/2003 - 28/03/2003
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U.S. NAVY
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