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USS Midway CVB-41
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
San Diego, California
| The Carrier: |
The USS Midway was put to
sea just as WWII came to an end. She was the largest carrier ever
built to that time. Midway tested the use of helicopters for search
and rescue, and even hosted the launch of a captured German V-2
rocket. Midway was refit with an angled deck in the late 50's.
She saw heavy action in Vietnam, and became famous during the
evacuation of Saigon when sailors had to push helicopters overboard
to make room for more incoming aircraft to land. Midway also took
part in Operation Desert Storm just prior to being retired.
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| The Museum: |
I have not yet toured the
USS Midway, so I cannot give any first hand information. The guided
tours look fascinating, and the audio tours certainly add to
the overall carrier experience. The cost is a little more than the
other carrier museums at $15 per person, and parking appears to be
a big problem. Being the largest carrier that is open for tours, the
effort to visit the Midway looks like it is well worth it.
These two photos are from the USS Midway official website.
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