• Tufnell TravelsUSA 2023Traveler
    As usual , Leo loving the idea of being in charge!We all know I was sat in the wrong chair!Leo getting his wings!

    San Diego: USS Midway

    May 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Pretty unique. Visited retired US aircraft carrier used from Vietnam to Desert Storm in Iraq conflict. I would've been too tall to survive living on an aircraft carrier! Girls not feeling so well, but Leo and I got a good tour and Leo earned his junior navy pilot wings (badge ceremony salute pic included!).

    Named after the epic Midway battle 6 months after Pearl Harbour. Another hugely significant moment in WWII, outgunned by the Japanese, extraordinary heroism, sacrifice and 'good fortune' led to an unexpected victory.

    Some stats: 4500 crew when it was operational, 13,000 meals served daily and 240,000 gallons of fresh water needed every day! Costs $1.2M every day it was operational and when it was built it was the largest ship in the world.    Read more