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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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.
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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.