The Intrepid: A Mine of History

              Hello readers! Today I have special post for you all. I will be sharing a few facts on the Intrepid. There is so much to learn and enjoy at the Intrepid. It gives us information that is treasured above all still today. We may not ever be able explore what the soldiers went through, but we have resources that reveal much about the past.
                             A- 12 Blackbird

       One aircraft that was on the Intrepid's Flight Deck was the A- 12 Blackbird. The Blackbird was the first ever aircraft to consistently fly well over three times the speed of sound. It was used for the CIA's secret surveillance missions. The Lockheed A-12 Blackbird was believed to be the child of the Cold war that erupted between Soviet Union and United States before World War II ended. The Blackbird was used from 1963 to 1968.

Mess Deck

The purpose of this deck was an essential one. It served as an area to eat and cook food. It was reserved for U.S. Navy members only. This deck was extremely important because it was a key factor to survive for the Navy. The soldiers that spent time on this deck were the Navy members.

Three Cool Facts

1. The Hangar Deck played an important role in the Intrepid's history. The Hangar Deck was where the air crafts were stored and maintained.
2. The Ready Room were where the pilots were suited up and were briefed on their missions. This room was the most important room of all.
3. The Pilots learned four basic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and gravity (weight).

The 8 Ports of Call

1. The Intrepid Launches- April 26, 1943. It launched in Newport News, Virginia.
2. The Intrepid arrived in Pearl Harbor- January 10, 1944. This event took place in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. 
3. The Japanese Kamikaze attack happened on November 25, 1944. Western Pacific Ocean, Philippines.
4. Men were allowed to explore the ports while on Liberty (shore leave)- March 13, 1945. Ulithi, Micronesia. 
5. Space recovery: Mercury 7 Space Mission. This happened on May 24, 1962 in North Atlantic Ocean.
6. Gemini- 3 space mission: Splash Down- March 23, 1965. This happened at North Atlantic Ocean.
7. The Intrepid passes through Suez Canal- June 1, 1967. This happened in Egypt.
8. The Intrepid officially opens as the Sea, Air, and Space museum- August 3, 1982. The Intrepid opens in New York after decommissioning.

        The Final Word...

   The Intrepid continues to be an important part of our world's history. It stands as a tribute to the soldiers who have given up their lives and sacrificed a lot for our country.

Information from Wikipedia, Google, and Intrepid Museum