SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — More than a million visitors a year learn the story of the impressive USS Midway ship that sits in ...
On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential as a powerful carrier-based ...
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
(U.S. Navy/National Archives) When one thinks of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operations in the months leading up to the Battle of Midway, one name that readily comes to mind is Lt. Edward “Butch ...
The USS Midway Museum offers veterans (with proof of service) a discounted $24 admission. Active-duty military with valid ID are free. Visit the USS Midway Museum website for more information.
Though not nuclear-powered, the America-class vessels are similar in size to the French Navy's flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.