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USS Midway

1945 Midway-class aircraft carrier


Country
United States
Country of Registry
United States
Service Entry
September 10, 1945
Commissioning Date
September 10, 1945
Inception
2004
Manufacturer
Newport News Shipbuilding
Operator
United States Navy
Vessel Type
museum ship: , aircraft carrier, Midway-class aircraft carrier
Ship Type
museum ship
Decommissioning Date
April 11, 1992
Pennant Number
CV-41
Call Sign
NIIW
Current Location
32° 43' 50", -117° 10' 30"
Aliases
CV-41

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The USS Midway (CV-41) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, serving from 1945 to 1992. Named after the pivotal Battle of Midway in World War II, it was the lead ship of its class and the first to be commissioned after the end of the war. The carrier played a significant role in the Cold War era and various military operations, including the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. It underwent several modernizations and upgrades during its service life, including the installation of an angled flight deck and steam catapults. The USS Midway was involved in many historic events, such as the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 and the interception of the Achille Lauro cruise ship hijackers in 1985. After its retirement, the ship was preserved as a museum in San Diego, California, becoming one of the most visited naval aviation museums in the world. The USS Midway's legacy continues to be celebrated, showcasing the history and significance of aircraft carriers and naval aviation in the United States.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Web WorldCat
Published OCLC, Dublin, Ohio
Web WorldCat
Published OCLC, Dublin, Ohio
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Journal Sea Chest: The Journal of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (1987-1998; Vols. 20-29)
Published Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, Seattle,
Page 27: 74
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