San Diego Part 2

Also in San Diego we spent an afternoon at The Midway, a retired Naval carrier turned into a museum. It was a self-guided tour which meant we all wore headphones and when we came to points of interest we would type in the corresponding number on our keypad and listen to the "tour guide". We could also hear accounts from people who actually served on a carrier. It was an extremely fascinating afternoon. The kids completely loved it, although it turned out to be a little long for Connor and Mom (who just hadn't had enough sleep). It was well worth the visit. Following are some pictures we took while at the museum.

Don and Jen in front of the museum.

Jen and the kids in front of a plane.
Don't ask me which one, that's Don's department.

Oh, it's a Texan but he can't remember the number.

Inside a cockpit. It must be pretty loud in there. :)

In the brig! That's where the wrong-doers go.

Yep, Mom and Dad too! What a tough crew.

On the flight deck. An F14 Tomcat (the Top Gun plane).
This is the one Don really wanted to fly.

Don has always wanted to fly one of these planes.
Unfortunately, this is the closest he will ever get.

In the control room.
Now who put these guys in charge?
Everybody better be extra careful.