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Six days after the loss of an X Wing aboard the smaller Museum Aircraft Carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was offered by the US Navy to Lucas Films to help min completing production. An X-Wing variant using the electromagnetic launch system (EMALS) successfully launched even though, once again the pilot erroneously selected the S Foils in the extended position, damage was limited, and the X Wing managed to return the the boat, trapping on the number two arresting wire of Ford's advanced arresting gear (AAG) . The flight also marked the beginning of ship suitability testing, known as developmental test 1, for the primary interceptor and the USS Gerald R. Ford as the lead ship of her class of United States Navy Supercarriers.May the 4th be with you!www.Sierrahotel.net