{"title":"USS Midway Collection","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uss-midway-propeller","title":"USS MIDWAY-Propeller","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor the first time in its history, authentic structural material from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUSS Midway (CV-41)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e has been made available to the public. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese PlaneTags are crafted from manganese-bronze removed from the ship’s original propellers during documented preservation efforts by the USS Midway Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_HERO04_480x269_86aec237-3dcf-47b4-8fc1-5ef1c8f2530b.jpg?v=1772141129\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_HERO03_480x269_7a6a9ecb-c90e-45d3-9d7e-77fb1667c0f2.jpg?v=1772142309\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn marine vessels, a propeller is properly called a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSS Midway was fitted with four massive manganese-bronze screws, two to port and two to starboard. The inboard screws measured 17 feet 6 inches in diameter and weighed nearly 20 tons each. The outboard screws were even larger, stretching 18 feet 8 inches and weighing over 21 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2023, during museum-led preservation work addressing tidal stress at the stern, portions of several screw blades were carefully removed. Those removed sections are now being preserved through this limited PlaneTags release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach tag originates from that manganese-bronze alloy, a metal chosen for strength, corrosion resistance, and decades of open-ocean service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy These Pieces Were Removed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile berthed in its current location, parts of the lower screw blades would contact the shoreline during extreme low tides. Over time, this caused stress within the shaft alleys and contributed to structural strain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo remediate this issue and ensure long-term preservation, the museum removed portions of seven screw blades and sections of the rudders. This careful intervention reduced stress on the vessel and helped protect Midway’s integrity for future generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe material removed during that preservation effort is what you see here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_PROPELLER_Gallery01_480X600_857488d8-eaff-400e-a1ec-f866809ead79.jpg?v=1772143155\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSS MIDWAY C-41-Propeller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_USS_CV-41_lineart_3904e2db-662b-4f82-a652-815508634de1.jpg?v=1772468608\"\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newport News Shipbuilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midway-class Aircraft Carrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShip Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Midway (CV-41)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 September 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4,100–4,700 (Ship’s Company and Air Wing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,001 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam: \u003c\/strong\u003e121 ft (Waterline), up to 238 ft (Flight Deck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraft: \u003c\/strong\u003e34.5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox. 222 ft (keel to mast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to ~137 aircraft (design capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical operational air wing: ~65–100 aircraft depending on era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed: \u003c\/strong\u003e33 knots (≈38 mph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12,000 nautical miles at cruising speed (approx., depending on operations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945–1992 (47 years in service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e~45,000 tons (standard) \/ Up to ~64,000–70,000 tons (full load after upgrades)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropulsion:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerplant: \u003c\/strong\u003e12x Babcock \u0026amp; Wilcox boilers, 4x Westinghouse geared steam turbines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~212,000 shaft horsepower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropulsion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x shafts driving 4 × propellers (screws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropeller\/Screw Configuration:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidway is fitted with four screws constructed from special manganese-bronze:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInboard Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Five blades • 17 ft 6 in diameter • Approx. 19.7 tons each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Four blades • 18 ft 8 in diameter • Approx. 21.7 tons each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreservation Partnership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is part of an exclusive collaboration with the \u003cstrong\u003eUSS Midway Museum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll material used in this edition was removed as part of documented preservation and maintenance work. Proceeds received by the museum support the continued conservation of USS Midway and its educational mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis marks the first time authentic structural components of the ship have been made available in this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Metal: Manganese Bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManganese bronze is a high-strength copper alloy engineered for marine propulsion systems. It withstands immense torque, vibration, and saltwater exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, these screws converted steam power into forward motion, carrying USS Midway through the Cold War, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and countless deployments across the globe. Each PlaneTag preserves a small fragment of that engineering legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Release Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic manganese-bronze from USS Midway’s original propeller screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved during documented 2023 museum-led preservation efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive collaboration with the USS Midway Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually engraved and serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a premium collector’s box with a custom USS Midway preservation card documenting the origin and historical significance of the material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited inaugural release of structural material from the ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two tags are identical. Each carries natural variations in color, texture, and patina from decades of service at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of Naval Engineering History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Midway served from 1945 to 1992, nearly fifty years of continuous evolution in naval aviation. Beneath the flight deck, below the hangar deck, and deep within the hull, these screws powered the ship through some of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, a small portion of that propulsion system has been preserved in a form that can be held, studied, and remembered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than a collectible. It is a preserved fragment of a ship that carried generations of sailors, aviators, engineers, and history across the world’s oceans. Own a piece of USS Midway, preserved with purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin our USS Midway mailing list and be notified of future Midway PlaneTags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"Brushed Propeller","offer_id":43714928443489,"sku":"MIDWAY-brushed Propeller","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Propeller","offer_id":43714798780513,"sku":"MIDWAY-Polished Propeller","price":649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_Propeller_polish2.jpg?v=1772144872"},{"product_id":"uss-midway-watertight-door","title":"USS MIDWAY-Watertight Door","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOwn a piece of life aboard the USS Midway.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese PlaneTags are crafted from authentic watertight door material used below deck, where sailors lived and worked throughout the ship’s 47 years of service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the USS Midway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned in 1945, the USS Midway (CV-41) served for 47 years, longer than any aircraft carrier in the 20th century. It played key roles from the Cold War through Operation Desert Storm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than 110,000 sailors served aboard before it became a museum, now welcoming over one million visitors each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLife Below Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the flight deck, a network of compartments kept the ship moving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatertight doors were central to that system. Built from high-strength steel, they allowed daily movement while maintaining the ship’s integrity at sea. The smaller personnel door was used constantly, while the larger cargo door remained secured unless equipment needed to pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_DOOR_HERO02_480x269_ac00f4ff-c5e7-4bbc-99c0-4bf0e1b0a112.jpg?v=1775510643\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tags are made from authentic USS Midway watertight doors, including doors such as 2-75-6. Located below deck, these doors connected the spaces where sailors lived and worked. Layers of paint and wear reflect years of daily use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough MotoArt’s partnership with the USS Midway Museum, this material has been preserved and given a second life. Each tag is cut and finished in Torrance, California, retaining its original character. No two are alike. Read more about it on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/life-aboard-uss-midway-the-doors-that-held-it-all-together\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e: Life Aboard USS Midway: The Doors That Held It All Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_DOOR_Gallery01_480x600_477f16a9-518a-4be7-a405-09fc9dac57dd.jpg?v=1775511193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_DOOR_sample.jpg?v=1775665882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSS MIDWAY (CV-41) Watertight Door\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_USS_CV-41_lineart_3904e2db-662b-4f82-a652-815508634de1.jpg?v=1772468608\" alt=\"\"\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from authentic USS Midway watertight door material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft carrier: USS Midway (CV-41)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-strength steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach tag is unique with original markings and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/uss-midway-propeller\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSS Midway Propeller PlaneTags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Made from authentic propeller material, these tags represent the power that moved the USS Midway through decades of service at sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/f-14-tomcat-coasters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF-14 Coasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Crafted from authentic F-14 Tomcat material, these coasters bring the legacy of one of the Navy’s most iconic fighter jets into your space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/collections\/naval-aviation-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaval Aviation Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Explore PlaneTags made from historic naval aircraft, each piece preserving the story of aviation at sea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePartnership to Preserve History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release continues MotoArt’s partnership with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midway.org\/\"\u003eUSS Midway Museum\u003c\/a\u003e. As components are removed during restoration, they are preserved and shared rather than discarded. Like earlier propeller screw tags, these pieces help support the museum’s mission to preserve and share the Midway’s story. Don’t miss a Midway release. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/pages\/uss-midway-landing-page\"\u003eSign up for updates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired naval ship material, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the ship from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":43900577087585,"sku":"MIDWAY-Door_White","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43914472521825,"sku":"MIDWAY-Door_Blue","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":43914472849505,"sku":"LTD-MIDWAY-Door_Red","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Polished Metal","offer_id":43914473406561,"sku":"LTD-MIDWAY-Door_Polished Metal","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_Door_BLUE.jpg?v=1775663591"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/collections\/Navy_aircraft_carrier_at_sea.png?v=1775581042","url":"https:\/\/planetags.com\/ja\/collections\/midway.oembed","provider":"MotoArt PlaneTags","version":"1.0","type":"link"}