John R. Dailey (AKA Zorro) Squadron Reunion
USS Midway Reunion
CANCELLED
The Ready Room
USS Midway Museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum
MCAS Miramar
This reunion offers an unprecedented opportunity to reconnect with squadron mates you may have served with during your active duty years. The Zorro Squadron prides itself in acting as a means of nurturing and maintaining some of the most important relationships you may have formed in your lifetimes.
After completion of your hotel check-in proceed to the Embarcadaro Room to register and pick-up your name tag and a schedule of events for the reunion.
The Embarcadaro room will be manned from Noon to 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 10th for registration. There will be a cash bar from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Gather here to meet up with old friends and share sea stories.
Come explore over 60 restored exhibit areas from the engine room to the flight deck. Walk on deck and touch the fighters, bombers, and helicopters. Be sure to climb aboard aircraft, take flight in one of the simulators or just excite in the views of San Diego downtown and bay from the flight deck. If you get hungry, there is a self-service bistro.
Includes: Escort on foot from the hotel (7 minutes / .4 miles) and admission to the USS Midway Museum.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum houses a collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft from all over the world. Mint condition aircraft include a Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat, and an A-4 Skyhawk jet - these beautifully restored airplanes help you appreciate the increasingly complex technology represented in the classic military aircraft of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Roundtrip travel from the hotel to the museum is at the attendees' discretion. The museum is located in Balboa Park, a 3.4 miles/15-minute transfer by car from the hotel. Uber to/from the museum for about $8. Go early and enjoy the Park on your own.
Includes: Admission, private guided docent tour, reception with a cash bar, and a casual Italian fare dinner buffet.
MCAS Miramar was used by both the Navy and Marine Corps for advanced pilot training during World War II. After the war, the Navy occupied the base for over 50 years, and Miramar grew into “Fightertown USA,” home to F-14 squadrons and “Topgun.” It is now home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Today more than 12,200 Marines, Sailors, and civilians call Miramar home. Located aboard the base is the Flying Leatherneck Museum.
Includes: Round-trip transportation, guided tour en route from hotel to base, casual lunch, a tour of the base, and reception at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum.
Dress "resort casual", which is a blend of comfortable yet stylish attire. Appropriate casual attire may include comfortable walking shoes, dress shorts, nice jeans, golf shirts, etc. For the evening activity, we suggest clothing appropriate for a casual dinner out. We recommend in all cases to wear clothing in layers as mornings and evenings may be chilly, while mid-afternoon may be pleasantly warm.
If you are interested in providing a donation or sponsoring a vet to attend the reunion, you may do so on the registration page. At checkout, please select the amount that you would like to contribute or enter your chosen amount.
We thank you in advance and will thank you again publicly during the reunion.
Hotel Shuttle
San Diego Airport-Hotel Shuttle
Complimentary hotel shuttle every 15 minutes
USS Midway Museum: Monday, May 11th
Meet in the lobby at 9:15 AM
We will depart on foot from the hotel to the Museum at 9:30 AM
San Diego Air & Space Museum: Monday, May 11th
Transportation is on own. Plan to depart the hotel no later than 5:00 PM for a 5:15/ 5:30 PM arrival at the Museum.
MCAS Miramar: Tuesday, May 12th
Meet in the lobby at 10:45 AM to board coaches to the base.
The host hotel for this year's event is the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, conveniently located near San Diego International Airport and Downtown San Diego. The hotel offers stunning views of San Diego Bay, Coronado, and Point Loma.
The hotel is steps from the Port of San Diego where the USS Midway aircraft carrier is docked. The hotel also provides a complimentary airport shuttle that runs every 15-minutes.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Access to The Ready Room at the hotel with an afternoon cash bar
- Admission and self-guided audio tour of the USS Midway Museum
- Private after-hours guided docent tour of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, followed by a cash bar reception and hosted buffet of Italian fare under the flight path of the airport in the stunning Museum Pavilion
- Round trip transportation for the MCAS Miramar activity, a casual lunch, base tour, and a reception at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
With taxes, fees, and gratuities, your registration package is valued at over $500.00 per person.