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To: smoothsailing
I think there were at least two other major fires (albeit not as large as the McCain fire) on the Forrestal.

If memory serves me, one which occurred in the early 70s was set by a young sailor who did not want to deploy on a 6 month Med cruise. He got his wish. The ship did not deploy. Of course, HE did not get to stay in Norfolk - I think Leavenworth may have been his next home.

When I was growing up in Virginia Beach, and the Forrestal was stationed in Norfolk, it was nicknamed the Forestfire.

26 posted on 10/23/2013 1:40:00 PM PDT by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos...)
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To: WayneS
. . . it was nicknamed the Forestfire.

Only by idiots like you who never serve aboard her.

40 posted on 10/23/2013 2:21:21 PM PDT by Jacquerie (An Article V amendment convention is our only hope.)
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