This carrier had a crew of approximately 4,500.
The control tower as seen from the flight deck/runway area.
The engine control room complete with mannequin sailors.
This plane is one of the "Shamrocks", part of the Fleet Replacement Squadron.
My visit left me awed and humbled, and appreciative of the sacrifices of those in uniform, both past and present.
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Hey, hey - we've been there!
There's also the same type of sub as was featured in the Hunt for Red October.
Not that I'm a fan or anything. . .
that looked very cool and awesome!
Very impressive, it always amazes me the size of these things.
I love to visit those Navy ships - there's so much to see, and you always wonder how everyone knows how to operate them. Very cool!
I've always wanted to see a navy ship..up close and personal. Thanks for sharing your trip!
We've been there!! I met those mannequins, lol.. :)
Wow - very impressive! I have never seen one.
Pics are great. We're going to visit a battleship week after next.
My grandfather served in the navy in WWII. How cool!
I love museum's. My parents used to drag me to every museum in every state we ever visited. I did the same thing to my kids.
My sister and I dragged our kids to the D-Day Museum in New Orleans when it opened. Truly awe-inspiring.
We're talking about visiting my brother and his wife in San Diego next year. You can bet this will on our list of things to do.
Yes, it is a very humbling experience if you stop and think how many lost their lives and lived under these conditions to protect our freedoms. Thanks so much for sharing your visit with all of us.
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