USS MIDWAY-Rudder

Own a Piece of USS Midway History Experience 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. Removed 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. OUR SHIP'S STORY About the USS Midway Rudders Hidden beneath the waterline, USS Midway's two 32-foot rudders helped guide the carrier through nearly 47 years of service. Decades 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. The material wasn't removed to dismantle Midway. It was removed to help preserve it. Read more on our blog. From USS Midway to PlaneTags Through our partnership with USS Midway Museum, MotoArt received a portion of the authentic rudder material removed during the underwater preservation project. At our facility in Torrance, California, the material was carefully prepared and precision cut into the classic PlaneTags profile collectors know and love. Each individually numbered PlaneTag preserves an authentic piece of the steering system that helped guide USS Midway through decades of naval history. USS MIDWAY (CV-41) Rudder Product Details Material: Authentic USS Midway molybdenum vanadium steel rudder Precision cut and etched in Torrance, California Individually numbered Limited to 550 Includes display card and collectors box Created in partnership with USS Midway Museum PlaneTags 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. Preserving USS Midway History Through 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. From the massive propellers to the rudders that helped steer the carrier, each piece tells another part of the Midway story. A portion of proceeds supports USS Midway Museum and its preservation and education efforts. Now, a piece of that history can become part of your collection. DISCLAIMER Perfect Aviation Gift PlaneTags are: Authentic - made from actual retired naval ship material, not merely stamped metal. Unique - 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. Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display. *Important Notice – Please Read Carefully PlaneTags 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.