{"product_id":"uss-midway-rudder","title":"USS MIDWAY-Rudder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOwn a Piece of USS Midway History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience an authentic piece of USS Midway, made from material that once formed part of the massive rudders that helped steer the legendary aircraft carrier through nearly 47 years of service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemoved during an extraordinary underwater preservation project in San Diego Bay, this historic material has been transformed into individually numbered PlaneTags in partnership with USS Midway Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR SHIP'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_RUDDER_HERO01_480x269_943ea42e-a82f-4ec6-a8c1-269e43fede8e.jpg?v=1787163422\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the USS Midway Rudders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden beneath the waterline, USS Midway's two 32-foot rudders helped guide the carrier through nearly 47 years of service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecades later, while Midway was berthed at Navy Pier in San Diego, accumulating silt beneath the stern caused the rudders and propeller blades to contact the floor of the bay during extreme low tides. To help protect the historic carrier, an extraordinary underwater operation removed 7½ feet from each rudder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe material wasn't removed to dismantle Midway. It was removed to help preserve it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/the-rudders-that-steered-uss-midway\"\u003eRead more on our blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom USS Midway to PlaneTags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough our partnership with USS Midway Museum, MotoArt received a portion of the authentic rudder material removed during the underwater preservation project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt our facility in Torrance, California, the material was carefully prepared and precision cut into the classic PlaneTags profile collectors know and love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach individually numbered PlaneTag preserves an authentic piece of the steering system that helped guide USS Midway through decades of naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_RUDDER_Gallery01_480X600_0f4b5d15-2da8-46f7-9674-a8db327cb1de.jpg?v=1787163966\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_RUDDER__sample.jpg?v=1787164220\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSS MIDWAY (CV-41) Rudder\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 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic USS Midway molybdenum vanadium steel rudder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision cut and etched in Torrance, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 550\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes display card and collectors box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in partnership with USS Midway Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft and historic materials. Variations in color, thickness, markings, wear and other characteristics are part of the material's history and may differ from tag to tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreserving USS Midway History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough our partnership with USS Midway Museum, historic material removed during the continuing care of the ship is preserved as tangible pieces of Midway's nearly 47 years of service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the massive propellers to the rudders that helped steer the carrier, each piece tells another part of the Midway story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA portion of proceeds supports USS Midway Museum and its preservation and education efforts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, a piece of that history can become part of your collection.\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\u003cbr\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 the actual navel ship material, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from the real deal, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the rudder 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. 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":"Coal Tar Black Exterior","offer_id":46396785033313,"sku":"LTD-MIDWAY-Rudder_Coal tar black exterior","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midway Exterior","offer_id":46403038806113,"sku":"LTD-MIDWAY-Midway exterior","price":224.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Interior Rudder","offer_id":46403040706657,"sku":"LTD-MIDWAY-Midway interior","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_Rudder_EXTERIOR01.jpg?v=1787084100","url":"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/uss-midway-rudder","provider":"MotoArt PlaneTags","version":"1.0","type":"link"}