Don's view of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Krista and I had somewhat different views on what was interesting on the Midway, so here is my take on what was a truly amazing piece of human engineering.  The Midway was Carrier #CV-41 and commissioned in March of 1945, too late to see action in WWII.  It did duty all around the world from the arctic, to Vietnam, to operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf.  It was the largest ship in the world for 10 years to 1955, and took 235 gallons to the mile to run.  That did not include the once every 3 days supply ships that kept it topped up with ship and jet fuel, food, and sailors.  For example, up to 2 million eggs at a time were loaded aboard.  USS Midway was decommissioned in 1992 and moved to San Diego for re-fitting as a museum and tourist attraction.

Below decks in the hangar bay.  CV-41 USS Midway Carrier.

"Stumpy" in the Co-pilot chair.

Murray and Lila "on Deck".  Flight ready!!

Krista and I from the deck with a San Diego downtown backdrop

many helicopters from the last 50 years.

Folded up ready for going below decks

View of the flight deck from the Captain's Bridge

in "the Island"

Ordinance.

I was always trailing behind Krista.  Had to really watch your step and your head.  

If you were 6 feet tall you would have damage.

K. looking for me on Radar.  

The view of the flight deck from the Bow.
The "Island" (top left) with the Captains Bridge.

Firepower on a Vietnam era "Huey" helicopter.

On Deck of #41 USS Midway in San Diego Harbor

Having a beer enjoying the Evening view from Coronado looking back
 across the bay to the Midway (with coloured lights strung)