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Title: July 29 1967
Post by: MAG-21_Popeye on July 31, 2015, 02:25:36 PM

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http://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/?p=32369 (http://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/?p=32369)

Title: Re: July 29 1967
Post by: AG-51_Razor on July 31, 2015, 03:24:59 PM

Wasnt McCain on the Forestal during this fire, and then transferred to the Oriskiny before getting shot down??

Title: Re: July 29 1967
Post by: AG-51_Glider on July 31, 2015, 03:35:38 PM

McCain was actually one of the pilots rescued during this fire if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: July 29 1967
Post by: AG-51_Razor on July 31, 2015, 04:59:47 PM

Yeah, and then, when it was all over and the Forestal was going to head home for repairs, he requested to ship over to the Oriskiny to finish his combat tour. So much for not being a hero  :angry: