Midway Aircraft Carrier - San Diego - 4-11-23
Midway Aircraft Carrier - San Diego - 4-11-23
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  • USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum - San Diego - 4-11-23
  • USS Midway is 968 ft long and is parked in the San Diego Bay
  • The 'Kiss' statue along with Salute to Bob Hope and the Military next to USS Midway
  • USS Midway - the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, 1945-1992
  • The USS Midway 'Island' - the command center for flight deck operations
  • USS Midway was operated by the US Navy
  • USS Midway could carry up to 130 aircraft
  • UR-51 helicopters on the USS aircraft carrier
  • Navy HS-4 Black Nights rescue helicopter used during Vietnam War
  • USS Midway was deployed by the U.S. against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm
  • 1965 Airborne 602 Intruder Aircraft on the USS Midway
  • VA-97 Warhawk attack aircraft embarked on USS Constellation in 1968
  • VA-23 Black Knights Attack Squadron commissioned in 1959
  • Vought F-8K Crusader traveled up to 1,000 mph and served principally in the Vietnam War
  • Aircraft take off signalman on the USS Midway
  • On the flight deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier
  • In the Hanger of the USS Midway aircraft carrier
  • Aircraft of the USS Midway display
  • Aircraft in the USS Midway hanger
  • Navy BA 186 aircraft in the hanger
  • Marines VMF 225 fighter squadron deployed to the Middle East in 2003
  • Low ranked Navy sailors sleeping quarters
  • Officers quarters on the USS Midway
  • Captains quarters on the USS Midway
  • The 'Ready Room' where aircrew conduct much of their pre-flight and post-flight briefs
  • Toiletries and personal items sales aboard the USS Midway
  • Aircraft Maintenance Manager room
  • The Galley 'Chowline' on the USS Midway
  • Senior Officers Wardroom
  • Mess Hall where sailors eat and socialize
  • Officer asignments board
  • Navigation station on the USS Midway
  • Air Warfare room in the Combat Information Center
  • Air Traffic Control Center aboard the USS Midway
  • Detection and Tracking in the Combat Information Center
  • USS Midway Engine Room
  • Turbine engine on USS Midway
  • Anchor chain room on the USS Midway
  • Knots display in the Anchor chain room on the USS Midway
  • On the flight deck of the USS Midway aircraft carrier

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