In July 1967, a rocket from a jet aboard the carrier USS "Forrestal" accidentally fired across the deck and hit a plane occupied by pilot John McCain, who barely escaped. The resulting explosion killed 134 men and nearly destroyed the ship. This mesmerizing, in-depth account tells the full story of the fateful fire and its aftermath. 16-page photo insert.
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In July 1967, a rocket from a jet aboard the carrier USS "Forrestal" accidentally fired across the deck and hit a plane occupied by pilot John McCain, who barely escaped. The resulting explosion killed 134 men and nearly destroyed the ship. This mesmerizing, in-depth account tells the full story of the fateful fire and its aftermath. 16-page photo insert.
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Add this copy of Sailors to the End: The Deadly Fire on the USS to cart. $14.85, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2004 by William Morrow & Company.