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Have you heard this piece of trivia about John McCain?

On July 29, 1967 a missile was accidently launched from an aircraft (unarmed missile) and struck McCain's aircraft. It was heavily damaged., as was the ship after ensuing explosions and fires. I worked for the pilot whose aircraft launched the missile, LT((JG) Lawrence McKay.

Posted - September 2, 2018
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  • 10052
    No, I hadn't heard that. Fascinating!

    While I don't agree with most of the military involvement our country engages in, I have a lot of respect for the men and women who serve. I think that the majority have honorable intentions and I appreciate that.  


      September 2, 2018 9:34 AM MDT
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  • 44600
    As a 20 year Vet, I thank you.
      September 2, 2018 2:04 PM MDT
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  • 5808
    pretty sad that...did they ever get together
    and talk about that..later on?
      September 2, 2018 9:57 AM MDT
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  • 44600
    I don't know. I would imagine they did. McKay didn't want to talk about it with me.
      September 3, 2018 6:41 AM MDT
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  • 23570
    I hadn't heard that. Interesting connection to you, too!
    :)
      September 2, 2018 10:36 AM MDT
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  • 44600
    I was on emergency leave here during my son's surgery, so they transferred me to our reserve station, where McKay was CO.
      September 2, 2018 2:09 PM MDT
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  • 23570
    Thanks for adding more details!
    :)
      September 2, 2018 5:37 PM MDT
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  • 23570
    Let me add my respect for your vet contributions!
      September 2, 2018 5:49 PM MDT
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  • 44600
    Thank you.
      September 2, 2018 5:52 PM MDT
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  • 1498
    How did you manage to shift the blame onto ol' Lawrence, Ele? Come on, we both know better.
      September 2, 2018 10:53 AM MDT
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  • 44600
    It wasn't his fault. It was a surge in the electrical power and, according to CDR McKay, a mis-wiring by one of the maintenance personnel.
      September 2, 2018 2:07 PM MDT
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  • 5354
    How is that specifically about McCain ?
      September 3, 2018 1:17 AM MDT
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  • 44600
    He was in the aircraft when it was struck by the missile. I imagine he thought it was about him. Had the missile struck the cockpit, we would not be having this discussion.
      September 3, 2018 6:39 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    not yet
      September 7, 2018 11:59 AM MDT
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