We Have Not Forgotten

Today, Saturday 29 July 2017, is the 50th anniversary of the terrible fire and tremendous heroism that occured in the Gulf of Tonkin aboard the USS 20 mcg Misoprostol Forrestal (CVA-59).

simultaneously There will be no comments here, with the exception of a few identifying notes. Let the photography aid your thoughts about the crew and airmen aboard ship that day.

Most are from Forrestal‘s cruise book.

A-4Es of VA-106.

 

 

USS Rupertus (DD-851) closes in closely on Forrestal‘s port quarter to aid in fighting the fire.