Last week I visited the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier and museum in San Diego, CA.
The USS Midway was built after World War 2 and was first used in the Vietnam war, then the Persian Gulf war.
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| The USS Midway in action |
The Midway is one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in the history of the US navy (1945-1991). Weighing 70,000 tons (!!), the ship can carry up to 80 planes. During her years in combat, 200,000 men served on the Midway.
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| The USS Midway |
The USS Midway carries a variety of aircraft such as jets and helicopters which were all used in previous wars. The ship also has old veterans come tell a group of people about their experiences on the USS Midwy.
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| Do I look like a good pilot to you? |
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| The eyes and ears of the USS Midway, it can see enemies form hundreds of miles away! |
On the USS Midway, they have simulations of an actual plane. They made the machine so well, I felt like I was actually flying in a jet.
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| Turns out I did not make a good pilot |
The USS Midway is a great attratcion, and a way to learn new and noteworthy facts. And think about this, when would you ever be able to try a simulator of a fighter plane!
Thanks,
Emmanuel
Emmanuel,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and the fact that you are blogging!
What a great way to chronicle events you experience and places and people you visit. In addition, blogging is a great way to share your thoughts with others! You have a way with words, and I look forward to reading more of your blog posts and also what you write for English class.
The picture of you in the cockpit is cute!