Living Ship Days

Living Ship Days

Experience an aircraft carrier in action! Witness simulated flight operations as aircraft are lifted to the flight deck and placed into launch position; participate in mission briefings; meet former crew; sit in the cockpit of a fighter jet!

Usually scheduled for the third Saturday of each month.

Discounted admission coupons (such as Groupon) are NOT valid for these events.

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2012 Schedule

Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Living Ship Day: Flights of Valor–Honoring Military Aviators
Meet six local military pilots whose service spanned the Korean War through the Vietnam War.

Sunday, June 17, 2012 – Stories of Glory II
Bring Dad to meet dozens of Bay Area WWII veterans.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 – Apollo Splashdown Anniversary
Join us for a fun-filled day of space exploration and science as we celebrate Hornet’s participation in the lunar missions!

Saturday, August 18, 2012 – Centennial of the War of 1812
Learn Hornet’s historical heritage and how she helped win the War of 1812 for America.

Saturday, September 15, 2012 – Vietnam Remembered
Learn about Hornet’s anti-submarine era during the Vietnam War as we honor Vietnam veterans.

 

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