Spring Break 2014: The USS Midway

Visiting the Midway was one of our favorite activities when we went to San Diego last August, and this visit was even better since we had my parents along and got to hear some of my dad's stories about his time in the Navy.  Dad was an aviation ordinanceman, and he was responsible for bombs and weapons on a carrier.  He was stationed in San Diego for awhile at a base south of our hotel, and we drove down to the base before we went over the bridge into the city.  It was interesting to hear how much the area had changed since he was there, and we learned a few things that we won't forget, particularly one story involving a Model A Ford!

The kids love being able to climb aboard some of the aircraft on exhibit.

Must push all the buttons!

Claire may have a future as a catapult officer.  

Natural born shooter!