USS Midway, San Diego, California ‘America Afloat’. To me this represents the best of America. It represents our resolve, dedication, engineering, and fortitude. This is our history. The USS Midway was named after a battle that was the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. The Midway was longest serving carrier, being commissioned around the end of World War II, and operated during the Korean War, Vietnam and into the 90’s and the Gulf War.
This shot is taken from the portside looking forward to the bow.
My son Alec and I enjoying a great day aboard ship.
USS Midway one of three carriers in San Diego Bay.Here I am on the deck of the USS Midway, checking out this sporty little number from yester-year.My son Alec and I enjoying a great day aboard ship.Alec is seated under this A-3. The same type of plane that my Dad few reconnaissance during Vietnam. It was the largest jet that regularly flew off carriers.
This shot is taken from the portside looking forward to the bow.
Hello Mom, I am in a helicopter
Every boys dream…
Looking across the deck of the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge from the tower. That is the Coronado Bridge in the background.In the CO’s chair…From the Bridge…Alec tries on the Capt’s chair for sizeThe starboard side of the USS Midway looking astern.
This WWII Veteran is 96 years old, and flying his Corsair shot down a Kamikaze. We shook his hand and thanked him for his service. I mentioned my father was also a Navy Aviator with 30 years in the service of our country. He said, ahh “the Whale”, the nickname for the A-3.While on the ship, Alec talked me into climbing in a fighter simulator which not only went up and down, but all around. We did a couple of rolls. Afterwards, the guy said that normally no one is able to shoot down a enemy fighter. Alec shot down 2, (and an additional one during the training.)Corsair, same type of plane the WWII Vet flew that we spoke with while on the ship.
We were able to climb into quite a few of the planes and helicopters.A carrier is like a floating city housing 4,500 men.No!!! Not that button!!!!The End
