Jeff & Sarah Tour the USS Midway Carrier in San Diego

Jeff and Sarah visited the USS Midway earlier this year and enjoyed exploring all of its levels! It was an exciting experience so tag along!
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[@ednagreen62]

Another fine example of why "The Greatest Generation" was just that! Thank you for taking us along on the tour.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

My thoughts exactly

[@geosophik9369]

Totally agree. I learned that even computers, internet and cell phones (the first prototypes) were made by them. Young people today don't have the great ideas and the ability of "making things out of thin air" like the previous generations.

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

Indeed, the Greatest. Many of them in our family who have shared amazing stories from WW-II.

[@howardmielcarski6683]

I have been on the Midway tour twice. In my younger days I was stationed on the USS Constellation CVA/CV 64 1973 to 1977. We were home ported right across the bay at NAS North Island. I have also been on the USS Missouri BB 63 and the USS Iowa BB 61. When I visited these ships I noticed that the smell is the same. All Navy ships have the same smell.

[@jeff7.629]

It smelled like all the gator freighters I've been on. Even the interior of the helos smell the same.

[@RaoulThomas007]

So did you like carriers better or Iowa class battleships?

[@howardmielcarski6683]

@@RaoulThomas007 Since I was stationed on a carrier in the Navy I am for the carriers

[@danacalifornia9453]

My brother was on the USS Constellation about 1968-1972. I toured the USS Missouri when it was docked in Bremerton, Wa. And have toured the USS Midway.

[@alanatolstad4824]

My husband was in the Navy in the early 70's, so I got to go aboard his ship almost weekly when he pulled duty in port. (Visitors always had to leave at 8:00, so I never did get to finish the after-dinner movie!). I also got to go on the dependent's cruise on 2 occasions before they shipped out for 6 months...that was amazing! After discharge, we were in SD as part of a vacation tour, ending up at my Sister's in LA, & I wanted to tour the air craft carrier then in the Bay, but we couldn't fit it into our schedule. Darn! So, I was excited to see you gave me a glimpse of what I missed!

[@rcdyer]

I was stationed aboard sister ship USS Coral Sea CV-43. Sailed with Midway a few times but never been on aboard her.

[@johnbarnes9118]

Thank you for your service.

[@rcdyer]

@@johnbarnes9118 my pleasure sir

[@WyomingTraveler]

Thanks for the tour. My Dad was 20 years in the navy and all his sea time was aboard aircraft carriers. Once in port, he took me on a complete tour of the ship. You are right, a person can easily get lost.

[@jerrysullivan8424]

I was told that one fellow went Awol while they were out to Sea. I do not know if that was just a made-up story or not. LOL but, I was told that it happen while a friend of mine was on a carrier.

[@privatepilot4064]

Aircraft carriers are awesome ships! I spent my share of time aboard one! Literally a floating city! Great video!

[@jared1870]

Wow, did I sleep in this morning, this is the first I've found the latest HH upload waiting for me. Thank you for sharing this, this is the first time I have seen a ship converted into a museum rather than kept in its original state. And can you imagine how fun this video would have been if those control panels remained operational with Sarah turned loose in the ship? Thank you once again.

[@KowboyUSA]

Camera shots just can't capture how huge it is in person. Awesome video, Jeff.

[@HollywoodGraham]

Brings back memories, I was home-ported in S.D.in early 60's on a Heavy Cruiser which was the Flagship for ComFirst (Fleet a Vice Admiral). I was a Lithographer and we printed tons of printed paper work for 1st. Fleet. we often had to get supplies from other ships and Carriers had a large print shop so we visited all the Carriers and Cruisers in port. I was on Midway many times and was impressed by the size for sure. Visiting super carriers was even more impressive. I am glad that S.D. has Midway for a museum. Great video as always.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Neat tour of the Midway. I am glad this ship was saved and not scrapped or made into artificial reef offshore. Thanks for taking us on board, Jeff and Sarah! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@johnnyjesus8]

Nice one Jeff and Sarah. Love your variety of historical places and things. Very interesting. We will definitely check this out when I take the family to San Diego from New Jersey to spend Christmas with the in laws. Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another wonderful video.

[@socalpal8416]

It's an incredible ship John and well worth a visit. Enjoy your stay here in beautiful San Diego!

[@johnnyjesus8]

@@socalpal8416 thanks so much

[@edwardf6229]

Great Video as always. My Dad was in the Navy so this brought back alot of memories. Thank you👍

[@georgegeller1902]

My favorite museum! I've been there many times.

[@marcelosastre3621]

Una pasada de portaaviones es una historia de grandeza para el mundo maznifico documental , feliz recuerdo y muchas felicidades una vez más jeff , an sarah, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@nikkid3235]

An aircraft carrier pass is a story of greatness for the world maznifico documentary, happy memories and many congratulations once again jeff, an sarah,

[@mikes3174]

It's nice to see the USS Midway again. My wife and I visited a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Our sons are both Marines and we were able to visit the USS America just before our youngest son shipped out. The USS America is quite a bit smaller and far more technologically advanced, but there are still a lot of similarities between the old and the new. As always, thank you so much for all the hard work! We really enjoy watching every Sunday morning. 👍👍

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Jeff when I was a kid, the USS Enterprise was in Long Beach harbor for an open house. My family and I arranged to go for a trip to the harbor one afternoon and got on board the aircraft carrier. I looked around and the place was as big as a small city. That's a very nice sterling silver service on board the USS Midway.

[@troyklinginsmith2523]

Another great video Jeff & Sarah! You brought alot of emotion & memories. I can remember as a kid watching on the news of sailors pushing the helicopters off the Midways flight line. Evac of Saigon was so horrific ,does kinda remind you of the Afghanistan debockle. America seems to always help & pay the cost, and thoes that be call us criminal & want to cancel culture us. We are not perfect, but we strive to improve & bring freedoms for all. PS, your Reagan inpersonation was spot on. Thanks again Jeff.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's always fun to visit these old ships and they all have a distinctive smell. The aircraft carriers smell all the same. It's really because of the JP5 jet fuel.

[@GreeneEntertainment]

Thank you for your visit to the Midway. My husbands family has great and tragic ties to the ship. Philip “Bud” Hofmann lived and worked onboard the ship. During the typical practice launches to stay ‘ready’ his plane suffered some failure and was lost, with him inside, off the flight deck in the mid 1940’s. Neither he nor the plane were recovered. Thank you to the many many people who served on board and all the families that supported the fine folks on and around the history of that ship.

[@mwittrock6552]

I was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in September 1989 while deployed onboard the USS MIDWAY while embarked with Commander, Carrier Group SEVEN. We were in the Indian Ocean in support of Desert Shield Operations. We rode her for 3.5 months. What an honor to serve onboard a ship that was an integral part of the United States Navy success during World War II in the Pacific Ocean. Retired as a Chief Yeoman in July 1997 with 20 years of service.

[@cindykdelk7604]

Really enjoyed this episode Jeff! A front row seat to a piece of history I would otherwise never experience. It was so nice to see Sarah again. I miss her when she's not with you. Only complaint, as always is it was too short, lol.

[@daveweber5334]

I grew up passing them everyday, the USS Missouri was always there to gaze at. I finally got to tour it before it left for Hawaii when my youngest was about 5. The opening scenes of “an officer and a gentleman “ when Richard Gere gets on his bike.. is my home town. I’ve always loved driving in to see these massive ships. The Lincoln, Hornet, you name it..

[@leegentry4926]

I was stationed in the Navy in San Diego 1991 to '93 on the USS Frederick LST 1184.. loved San Diego a beautiful city.., 19 years old then, 50 years old now, my how time flies

[@jerrysullivan8424]

An inlaw of mine and friend, was on the Midway when he and others push those choppers over the side so that that plane could land. He went on to retire from the Naval reserves. While I was in the Navy reserves I also was able to see the Midway while in Hawaii, I did not go aboard. I went from active duty Marines to the Navy reserves, Thank you for sharing your trip. Now for a question. Do you have any history of the Bob Hope Hollywood USO canteen, that was in Hollywood? Thank you.

[@allan9603]

I'm a retired Army officer(was also enlisted) , and the closest I got to anything Navy was the port of Inchon in South Koreai in the 1970s. Those huge ships are just fascinating! Another great video Jeff, thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Yes they are fascinating. It’s hard to believe they can actually float!!!

[@DestinationsChronicles]

Wow, it's HUGE!!! Fantastic tour, Thank You!

[@schmatta4767]

A floating city & important historical carrier for us to revere, learn from & enjoy today. Thanks Jeff & Sarah.

[@unbiasedobserver]

Wow! Another great video! Thank you so much! Reminded me of getting to welcome home my boy friend’s ship in San Diego in 1972. He had been gone for 6 months on a Middle East tour. I actually got to tour his ship and it took us on a tour of San Diego harbor! It was a great experience. You always stir my memories with your videos! Bless you both!😌

[@tkett2787]

I served on USS Midway 1984-1986, Vaw-115 The Liberty Bells. Best time of my life! Thanks for the memories.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for your service to our country!

[@gregprince2523]

What a treat Jeff, Sarah!!! The memories on that old gal, can't imagine.... Thanks!

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another wonderful historical video. I was really enjoying seeing the ship and the history that goes with all the historical period, it was made by the greatest Generation America ever saw.

[@jackthoreson3009]

Iv been there once, pre covid. Hope you had a chance to explore the rest of the Maritime museum. Star of India and the ship from the movie, Master and Commander, is there as well. Great vlog.

[@alanatolstad4824]

I've been on the Star of India in 1971, when I lived in Chula Vista while hubby was in the Navy.

[@ErikJenks]

This brings back memories of taking tours aboard the USS Midway, along with sitting atop the flight deck for the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration over the bay at night. Great times. Thank you for sharing!

[@kennethclaar922]

Can’t wait to watch this . Thanks Jeff and sarah .

[@patricerogers5299]

Sarah has such a wonderful smile and sense of humor.

[@jbenziggy]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@musiknbooks]

Enjoyed seeing this warrior of the seas. So proud of our Armed Forces. To imagine this ship being built in the WWII era, and then think about those ships being built today with all the advancements of technology over the years. God Bless The USA!

[@nickbakker6963]

Hi Jeff and Sarah! What a magnificent piece of machinery! Thanks so much for taking us along. Breathtaking!

[@skimmer8774]

LOLOLOLOLOL, Well,here's Ronald and George. 😂. Good one. Thanks for sharing this visit I totally enjoyed it.

[@frankmarullo228]

Jeff and Sarah , this video was AWESOME, like everyone you guys do ! I love history of any kind, my favorite being old West and military. Thank you again Frank from montana.. PS. The colors on the Midway are they the same colors. ( repainted ofcours ) as back in w.w. 2??

[@bobblackwellpcs]

Thanks for the video. Spent time on the USS Ranger in the late 70s. I was a Personnelman and the complexity of the carrier was amazing. Landing and take offs was poetry in motion. In addition our oldest daughter(now 46) took her first steps on the USS Enterprise at NAS Alameda.

[@j.b.a.124]

Thank you Jeff & Sarah. Awesome video as always. Jeff, we love your voice & your reporting. You should have been a News Anchorman or a TV reporter. Blessings..!

[@barbarabooth9824]

Thank you for going and showing the USs Midway. I was on board several times as visitor had friends that were flight deck IN THE EARLY 1960.

[@midwaymonster30]

This is incredible. I'm jealous. If I ever get out that way this is a MUST for me. Great video.

[@CC-te5zf]

I felt a real chill in the medical part of the ship where the surgery room was. I've been there twice. Your video taught me allot I never knew! Thank you.

[@dawnberthold3894]

Thank you Jeff, another great history lesson. I am really enjoying your channel.

[@steveelliott3109]

I got to enjoy a tour on the Midway back in the late 60's or early 70's at Alameda, CA. When the Midway was still working.

[@CaliforniaFly]

I've been there several times over the years. They're always adding new exhibits. Great place to spend the afternoon, then go next door to The Fish Market restaurant and have an excellent meal. I miss doing that.

[@aweirdworld]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah for another great episode of History Hunters.

[@jeremyreedtrucking.7053]

Me and my wife are there that same day as you guys were. That is pretty awesome.

[@jameslowe3557]

I love this ship and the education It provides

[@davepalmerton2429]

What a marvel, it's amazing it can float. My wife and kids toured the carrier Yorktown in Charlestown, South Carolina. The downside for the family was that I had to read every line of every paragraph....what a day.

[@joemcelroy2118]

Thanks for sharing the Midway tour with us. Just an incredible ship.

[@halhunter1974]

The people who maintain the Midway are all volunteers. It is a no finish task. The Midway has a Amateur (Ham) radio station and it on the air very frequently. Thanks for the great video Jeff.

[@webchuck1]

History Hunters Jeff and Sarah, Thanks so much for taking us for a tour on the USS Midway great video. Have a Wonderful day 🌞

[@arizonaalchemy7572]

AMAZING ! Thank You, a tour of this vessel is on my bucket list. Awesome presentation. Nice Reagan impersonation too. :)

[@melissajensen3166]

Great vlog Jeff. My uncle was stationed on the Midway, 1962-1966. He was in the boiler room.

[@gerrymaitland9799]

That was a great tour! Thanks for taking us along. Once again you've made my Sunday...

[@JMVideos7676]

I was one of the civilian employees who worked on the pier where the Midway is now tied up. The building used to extend further down the pier, have ramps so trucks could drive up to the second level where supplies were stored and also railroad tracks going onto the pier so that military transport ships could load and unload heavy equipment onto and off of rail cars.

[@karahoffmanphotography9246]

My son is stationed just down the street! Midway is so amazing to visit!

[@normanmallory2055]

I like this king of history , that is one huge ship!! This is good !! Well done !!

[@davidreedy6669]

Now I have to go see this myself one day. Thank you so much for this episode.

[@garymckee448]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@darklyte24]

Definitely want to visit the USS Midway some day. I was at MCRDSD in 2001-2003, San Diego was nice, but its a lot nicer now, it has grown so much. If you go back, you can watch a US Marine graduation on a Sunday.

[@havingfun3619]

I got to tour the John C Stennis in 1993 when they were installing the catapult system at the Naval base at Coronado . Very impressive ships.

[@jbenziggy]

Yes they really are!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah, definitely on my bucket list. That's alot of steal. Central California Watching

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

As soon as this video started and i saw Sarah and the bell reminded me of one of your video's where it said DON'T touch the bell and what did Sarah do :) This is like a dream video for me with those planes LOved it Jeff and Sarah Thankyou and history was amazing

[@TonyStark-re8mt]

My dad’s helicopter Det the HAL-3 Seawolves is on the midway I believe was the most decorated outfit during the Vietnam war in the history of United States Navy it was an all volunteer outfit in the RIP Freddie T Stark.

[@dianabeets5854]

my father was station on the midway from 1980 to 1982, thank you for the awesome memories

[@jbenziggy]

You are welcome!

[@greggwatkinsjr.8298]

Wow, I'm so amazed by the huge size and what they had during WW2. That was really cool.😀🇺🇲

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it. I started out thinking it would be boring but it was actually a blast going through the entire ship. And the entrance price is very reasonable, like $23 per person or something close to it!

[@randybrown6795]

Hey Jeff great video my cousin lives in San Diego he is in the navy that's a impressive air craft carrier thanks for sharing this video randy from Kentucky one of your biggest fans from the blue grass state you and Sara are awesome God bless

[@vegasdano7569]

One of my sons brought me back some survivors. From the midway. 👍🏼

[@bobbauer2287]

Very cool , 👍 The mannequins creep me out , hope none of them winked at ya! lol 😆 Thanks

[@jbenziggy]

They didn’t make a move. Lol

[@frankcasey7423]

Awesome video guy’s! I love WW2 history so this tour was very much appreciated!! Keep up the great work! Take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@whitedovetail]

This was a very interesting video. One of the things I like about your work is the information that you provide and shooting scenes like you did with Sarah sitting next to that Chief Petty Officer and her putting her finger in the guy's coffee. Great stuff! With great information and great humor. Thanks! Howdy from Texas...........

[@paullyons9413]

Rode on it..1991..Phillipines evacuee Mt pinatubo eruption..navy treated us like family..impressive ship.

[@haroldnelson3734]

That was really cool! It's hard to get a feel for just how massive and complex an aircraft carrier is until you've been on one. They are something! Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Harold! We were pleasantly surprised at how fascinating the entire ship is!

[@dscobellusa]

My husband and his father were in the Navy. I have a list of ships they were on over the years. It is really fascinating looking at the Midway. I wonder why they pushed the helicopters over rather than flying them until the plane landed. Great video! Thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Good question. Seemed like a huge waste of money!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

What a gr8 tour of a gr8 ship Jeff and Sarah!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Chris!

[@janicecanfield9211]

Proud to say I toured The Midway . Team 🇺🇸 is awesome and nothing less. Thanks for this video!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you liked it Janice!

[@janicecanfield9211]

@@jbenziggy your videos are so clean and clear. Hats off to you for some really fine work. I know, a labor of love. 😃

[@jimbullard441]

Incredible sight! I'd love to visit there someday. A great video!

[@jennysjourney02]

That's an amazing ship. I've always wanted to see it. Will definitely have to someday. Another great video.

[@GlennFam]

Sarah cracks me up! Interesting video.

[@pabloenriquechavesmonsalve4786]

We were the Last Marines to visit The Midway in Japan. after the gulf war.

[@davidj5718]

I did the midway 2 years ago with my wife what a blast one of the better ships to explore

[@misslizzzy1]

I clicked on this because my dad was senior chief on this ship in the 70s amazing ship

[@WalkwithHistory]

I love the Ready Room seats!!!! Very cool. Go Navy!!! I can’t tell you how many times I was called into the XOs office to get yelled at. LOL don’t worry it was never my fault but something I had to “handle.” The flight deck is always awesome to see🤘

[@jbenziggy]

Did you serve aboard a carrier? I had a good high school friend who was on the Enterprise!

[@WalkwithHistory]

@@jbenziggy I was on the Eisenhower CVN-69 and a smaller size LHA-1 Tarawa (where I met Scott).

[@rhondaz356]

What a fantastic video... the HISTORIC events... 🇺🇸 ❤🤍💙

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Rhonda!

[@philipcollins5440]

That was fun. I love the Military too. Thanks ☺️

[@jbenziggy]

We wouldn't be a country without our great military!

[@scottw4603]

I went on a tour of one of these in Vancouver back in September 1995. Remember being a long line up and what bugged me the most was some of the crew members of the X-Files got to jump the queue and go right on.

[@faithandfreedom]

Hi Jeff and Sarah! Really enjoyed your video! Great work! As always!💯

[@halfdome86]

A must visit in San Diego. Amazing.

[@slink1957]

My fav starts at 2:32... Another great vid you two! Good to see Sarah!

[@stevenmullens511]

I saw her from the bride in San Diego the day she was being towed into San Diego harbor to become a museum ship.

[@donbrown3599]

Thank you for sharing. I was on it few years ago and saw where my friend was stationed and where he got hurt. The angel deck was added on Hunter's Point. Next time try see the SP Ferryboat. Hope you took Sarah on the harbor tour.

[@sgttrimmer]

My father served on the USS Toledo in the Korean War. Nice to see a reference of it in your video. Always enjoy your videos.

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome, Thank you, Dennis! We love your feedback!

[@staceymay2655]

Thanks for the free tour, that was fun to see. Lovyaguys/vids...

[@halfdome86]

Huell Howser also visited the Hornet up in Alameda. That looked really cool too.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I grew up in a Navy family. The annual Army-Navy football game was a national holiday in our house. In fact, I was 9 years old before I learned the last 2 words to the National Anthem weren't "Beat Army."

[@FetchTheSled]

Visited back in 2007. The docents are really great.

[@mabster54]

The USS Hornet is in Alameda at the old Alameda Navel Air Station. That's the Air Craft carrier that picked up and quarantined the astronauts in the late 60's and early 70's and even has a replica ( I think it's a replica) of one of the Apollo space craft command modules on board.