The Nimitz Enigma: A Carrier's Complicated History With the F 35 The USS Nimitz, the oldest nuclear powered aircraft carrier in the US Navy's fleet, has been participating in various naval exercises and deployments.
Its recent mention in the Apple+ original series Silo sparked attention for claiming that the Nimitz could operate the F 35C Lightning II.
However, this statement highlights a long standing relationship between the USS Nimitz and the F 35.