elevatorbob's Elevator Pictures - USS Midway

USS Midway

"Wheelchair Lift"

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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 1
As you can see the driving machine today is a Clark forklift.
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 2
Operational check.
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 3
A load test perhaps?
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 4
The yellow rope hanging from the ship's elevator platform is the "operators" guide marking the
edge of the safety netting support tubing as well as the edge of the "hoistway enclosure".
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 5
Almost there!
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 6
Preparing to lower the platform ramp at the top landng, "Welcome aboard ma'am!"
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USS Midway Wheelchair Lift - Image 7
Another successful trip to the number 2 elevator platform.
You'll be pleased to know that a pier to ship elevator has
been installed since all these photos were taken.
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USS Midway - Elevator Number 2 - Image 8
Elevator number 2 midway between the hanger deck and the flight deck.
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