Own a piece of life aboard the USS Midway.

These PlaneTags are crafted from authentic watertight door material used below deck, where sailors lived and worked throughout the ship’s 47 years of service.

About the USS Midway

Commissioned 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.

More than 110,000 sailors served aboard before it became a museum, now welcoming over one million visitors each year.

Life Below Deck

Below the flight deck, a network of compartments kept the ship moving.

Watertight 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.

OUR PLANE'S STORY

The Story Behind the Material

These 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.

Through 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 blog: Life Aboard USS Midway: The Doors That Held It All Together

USS MIDWAY (CV-41) Watertight Door

Product Features

• Made from authentic USS Midway watertight door material
• Aircraft carrier: USS Midway (CV-41)
• Material: High-strength steel
• Each tag is unique with original markings and wear
• Made in the USA

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Partnership to Preserve History

This release continues MotoArt’s partnership with the USS Midway Museum. 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. Sign up for updates.

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 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.