Midway aircraft carrier now San Diego museum Laura Del Rosso SAN DIEGO -- The aircraft carrier Midway, which was involved in major world events in the 47 years it served the U.S. Navy, has become ...

One of America's oldest aircraft carriers gets its name from Admiral Chester Nimitz whose strategic thinking turned the tide during World War II.

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The U.S.S. Midway welcomed guests Sunday aboard the aircraft carrier to celebrate the 100th anniversary of U.S. aircraft carriers. “Today is an incredible day on the Midway and in San Diego ...

The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climactic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months but missed World War II by o… ...

What do the Concorde, the Space Shuttle, an aircraft carrier, and a cruise missile submarine have in common? They're all part the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Those iconic vehicles, and many ...

Like a military veteran being recalled to service, the retired aircraft carrier Midway is set today to begin the slow voyage from San Francisco Bay to become a museum here.

Aircraft carriers are typically in operation for 50 years, but they have to go through intense maintenance at the halfway ...

Landing on an aircraft carrier defines Naval aviation. But new pilots won't have to do it until later in their training.

The change in carrier qualification requirements is a huge watershed moment that has ramifications for the Navy's future jet trainer plans.

Summary and Key Points: The world currently has 47 active aircraft carriers, with the U.S. Navy operating more than a third of them, including 11 nuclear-powered carriers. The U.S. also has a ...