Posted on Jul 29, 2022
Rocket causes deadly fire on aircraft carrier
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The worst loss of life on a carrier since WWII caused by the accidental firing of a rocket on the USS Forrestal
The worst loss of life on a carrier since WWII caused by the accidental firing of a rocket on the USS Forrestal
Rocket causes deadly fire on aircraft carrier
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Vietnam War
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American History
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
I didn't realize it was John McCain's plane that was hit as part of this SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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