Monday, September 20, 2004

Save the Forrestal

A fire killed 134 sailors aboard USS Forrestal during the Vietnam War. It started with an accidental missile launch that hit a plane piloted by future Senator John McCain. A carrier deck crowded with planes armed to strike North Vietnam exploded in fire. But it didn't sink Forestal. Now the Navy may. But some of the Forrestal's crew want to save the old ship as a museum. (NPR - Audio)

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