A Day with the Fighting Lady: Exploring the USS Yorktown CV-10

Have you ever dreamed of setting foot on a legendary aircraft carrier? Well, I recently had the chance to fulfill that dream on a trip to Charleston, South Carolina! One of the highlights was visiting the USS Yorktown CV-10, also known as the “Fighting Lady.”

Here are some interesting facts I learned during my visit:

• A Legacy of Honor: The Yorktown was named after the earlier USS Yorktown (CV-5), which was sunk at the Battle of Midway. This ship, in turn, was named after the pivotal Revolutionary War battle where the British surrendered to American forces.
• Rosie the Riveter at Work: The Yorktown’s construction is a testament to America’s wartime mobilization effort. This massive ship, stretching nearly three football fields long, was built in just 16 months, largely by women workers.
• Homecoming for Heroes: The Yorktown played a vital role in space exploration, recovering both the Mercury 6 and Apollo 8 capsules. Apollo 8, you might recall, was the first crewed mission to orbit the moon!
• A Captain’s Tour with Bulldog Tours: To get the most out of my visit, I joined a Captain’s Tour with Bulldog Tours. Our knowledgeable guide, Don, led us through the ship, showcasing everything from the pilot’s briefing room to the crew’s berths. We even saw a B-25 bomber, the type of aircraft used in the daring Doolittle Raid on Japan.

The Yorktown isn’t just a museum; it’s a powerful reminder of the courage and ingenuity of the men and women who served our country. If you’re ever in Charleston, I highly recommend a visit to this National Historic Landmark. You’ll walk away with a newfound appreciation for American history and the incredible feats of engineering that helped shape the world.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re interested in learning more about the USS Yorktown CV-10, here are some resources:

• Patriots Point: https://www.patriotspoint.org/plan-your-visit/
• The National WWII Museum: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/
• History Channel’s Documentary on the Battle of Midway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipF5zoCGAk

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