We spent a good deal of time today climbing about the USS Midway, a decommissioned United States Aircraft Carrier. It was in service longer than any other aircraft carrier in history starting in quote "the uncertain post war years" (do you suppose they are referring to the years of Soviet Union?) "to the liberation of Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm" (their words). That was 47 years and here I thought only the Canadian Military used 'antique' equipment!
The ship, simply put, is huge. We put on earphones and went for a self guided tour. Whatever I think about war, and most people know that it is not positive thoughts, was temporarily swept aside by the shear magnitude of this vessel and the logistical nightmare it must be to operate such a vessel. Truly amazing! And sitting in it's 'belly' and up on the 'runway' were a lot of the fighter planes that flew off of this giant over the years. It was a fun experience...still does not change my mind about war and the military however!
Tonight we are off to get some 'culture'...well maybe not culture...we are going to see a show called 'Boomers' that highlights 1960's music. I just hope we can stay awake past our usual 8:00!!!
The USS Midway - A Decommissioned Aircraft Carrier
Take Off And Landing Strip On the USS Midway
Tall Ship Used In The Filming Of Pirates Of The Caribbean
Star Of India - Iron Hulled Merchant Ship Of The 1800's - It is Still Sailing Today
US Navy Ship Heading Out Of Port
Petco Park - Home Of The San Diego Padres
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