On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:23:25 GMT, "J.McEachen"
wrote:

Well, there is an exhibit on the hangar deck that states this. Next trip
I'll photograph it and send it to you. "Montana" rings a bell with me.

Been there, seen that, got the photograph.

The fact is the MIDWAY hull design shared nothing with the MONTANAs.
Period.