in 1980-Three McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft damaged in the collision between the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) and the Panamanian cargo ship Cactus are seen parked on the flight deck. The fuselage is dented, and several wing sections and external equipment were damaged by the impact, which also damaged the deck's edge structure. The incident highlights the serious impact of maritime accidents on the operational readiness of aircraft carriers and their air units. 🕊⚓🇺🇸

For Alice, a bit of history of the USS Midway CV-41 #ussmidway #cv41 #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari | Boneyard Safari

⚓🎉 The USS Midway (CV-41) was commissioned 80 years ago this month — and her legacy as America’s Living Symbol of Freedom lives on today.🇺🇸⚓️Join the USS Midway Museum all September long as we celebrate #Midway80 with a special event, history highlights, giveaways, and more.⚓️❤️ #midwaymagic ⭐️Midway’s 80th Birthday & 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration on Sept. 6, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ⭐️Midway’s “Little Skippers Chocolate Chip Cookies” baked from an original shipboard recipe, sold Sept.

In the final hours of the Vietnam War, USS Midway’s crew rose with extraordinary courage and compassion, rescuing thousands of South Vietnamese refugees. Led by Capt. Larry Chambers and Cmdr. Vern Jumper, sailors worked around the clock — clearing decks, guiding aircraft, and risking everything to save lives. Among the rescued was 8-year-old Courtney Herrmann, fleeing with 16 members of her family. This little girl found freedom and a future aboard Midway. This is Operation Frequent Wind.💛 #Ope

The USS Midway (CV-41) was a pioneering US Navy supercarrier, commissioned just after WWII in 1945, serving for 47 years through the Cold War, Vietnam War (including Operation Frequent Wind in Saigon), and Operation Desert Storm, becoming the first US carrier too large for the Panama Canal and the first homeported abroad (Japan). Decommissioned in 1992, it is now a popular museum ship in San Diego, California, showcasing naval aviation history with numerous aircraft and exhibits. #cv41 #usa #usn