Hornets Before Wings (Officers’ Wardroom Lounge)
Traces the legacy of the ships named HORNET since the Revolutionary War.
Black Aces Ready Room (Ready Room 2)
Close approximation of the VFA-41 Ready Room in use onboard USS Nimitz; used only for Merit Badge Classes.
Electronic Warfare (Ready Room 3)
Our newest exhibit was developed by the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Old Crows. On display are various types of radar warning and jamming equipment used in USN and USAF aircraft. AOC is an organization specializing in electronic warfare, tactical information operations, and related topics. The name "Old Crows" emerged from the first use of electronic warfare in World War II to disrupt enemy communications and radars.
Fighter and Attack Aircraft (Ready Room 4)
Displaying ready room photos from WWII to present.
Raymond J. Vyeda Memorial Room (Officer’s Stateroom, Second Deck)
Memorabilia of a CVA-12 crewmember and his shipmates.
Apollo Splashdown (Jet Engine Repair Shop, Hangar Deck)
Memorabilia and photos from the Apollo 11 and 12 recoveries.
442 Regimental Combat Team (Gallery Deck, Hangar Bay 3)
Honors the contributions made by Nisei soldiers during WWII. The main focus is on the 20,000-plus American men of Japanese ancestry who served in the 442 Regimental Combat Team in Europe and the 6,000 men who served in the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific.
WAVES & Women in the Sea Service (Second Deck, Portside)
