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Lakewood, California: Jet on Fake Aircraft Carrier

An old jet-on-a-stick memorial was given a lavish upgrade in 2015. Now it looks like it's taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Address:
Henrilee St., Lakewood, CA
Directions:
On the northeast corner of Woodruff Ave. and Henrilee St., just north of MacArthur Elementary School.
Hours:
Lit at night Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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Veterans memorial.

Plane on a Stick

A veterans memorial in Lakewood is built to simulate a fighter taking off from the surface of an aircraft carrier. That itself is an interesting design, but that it is located beside an elementary school, in a residential area, makes it an easily missed attraction to casual tourists on the hunt for such things.

[T.D. Eivins, 09/27/2016]

The jet has been on display since 1956, but it wasn't until 2015 that the aircraft carrier was added. Computer-sequenced lighting at night adds to the illusion.


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