McCain crashed 5 planes and started a fire that killed 132 Navy sailors in 1967

[e-brake]

Speaking of swiftboating, looks like they have a lot more to use against McCain than Bush had to use against John Kerry:

McCain crashed 5 jets, plus was responsible for the Forrestal fire. Something made the plane behind McCain fired a rocket, which hit McCain's external center fuel tank, and caused a fire. McCain panicked, and dropped two bombs into the fire.

Surviving crewmen and those who investigated the Forrestal fire case reported that McCain deliberately 'wet-started' his A-4E Skyhawk to shake up the guy in the F-4 Phantom behind his plane.

'Wet-starts', done either deliberately (the starter motor switch allowed kerosene to pool in the engine and give a wet start) or accidentally, shoot a large flame from the tail of the aircraft. 'Wet starting' was a common practice among young 'hot-dog' pilots.

In McCain's case, the 'wet-start' 'cooked off' and launched the M34 Zuni rocket from the rear F-4 that punctured the Skyhawk's fueltank, knocked the M-65 1000 lb bomb off it's 500 lb rated mount, and touched off the explosions and massive fire.

When the carrier Oriskany came along side to help the wounded McCain the son of an admeral was put in a chopper and whisked away before the wounded men were even evacuated to be treated. McCain was the only Forrestal crewman to be immediately transferred

Many claim McCain left for his own safety, because the crew wanted blood.
132 Navy sailors were killed and countless numbers were injured.

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[johnny861]

"...McCain panicked and dropped two bombs into the fire..."

Sounds like a prophetic vision of his future Presidency.

[DropstylePro]

whats the point?

[david austin]

if mccain took a shit in the woods

kevin would hear it

[PETA]

Originally Posted by david austin

if mccain took a shit in the woods

kevin would hear it

and start a thread about how he did it wrong and how that threatens our very existence

[e-brake]

Originally Posted by xian

and start a thread about how he did it wrong and how that threatens our very existence

And you would be right behind me to explain the theory that applies to different squatting methods and how the McCain dump will one day actually save our very existence.

[zerojunkie]

Originally Posted by e-brake

Speaking of swiftboating, looks like they have a lot more to use against McCain than Bush had to use against John Kerry:

McCain crashed 5 jets, plus was responsible for the Forrestal fire. Something made the plane behind McCain fired a rocket, which hit McCain's external center fuel tank, and caused a fire. McCain panicked, and dropped two bombs into the fire.

Surviving crewmen and those who investigated the Forrestal fire case reported that McCain deliberately 'wet-started' his A-4E Skyhawk to shake up the guy in the F-4 Phantom behind his plane.

'Wet-starts', done either deliberately (the starter motor switch allowed kerosene to pool in the engine and give a wet start) or accidentally, shoot a large flame from the tail of the aircraft. 'Wet starting' was a common practice among young 'hot-dog' pilots.

In McCain's case, the 'wet-start' 'cooked off' and launched the M34 Zuni rocket from the rear F-4 that punctured the Skyhawk's fueltank, knocked the M-65 1000 lb bomb off it's 500 lb rated mount, and touched off the explosions and massive fire.

When the carrier Oriskany came along side to help the wounded McCain the son of an admeral was put in a chopper and whisked away before the wounded men were even evacuated to be treated. McCain was the only Forrestal crewman to be immediately transferred

Many claim McCain left for his own safety, because the crew wanted blood.
132 Navy sailors were killed and countless numbers were injured.

John McCain And The USS Forrestal Fire
http://judicial-inc.biz/82jjohn_mcca...s_forresta.htm

Go to www.YouTube.com & search… POW John McCain & Veterans Against McCain…

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Do you research anything before you post it?

Care to explain how McCain's jet wash caused that rocket to fire when his exhaust was directed off the side of the ship? Not to mention all the F4's were on the other side of the ship.

[KING SIZE]

regardless of the specifics, if you crash 5 planes.. you're probably an asshole. no one else except spoiled ass kids of important people would get away with that shit.

[zerojunkie]

Originally Posted by KING SIZE

regardless of the specifics, if you crash 5 planes.. you're probably an asshole. no one else except spoiled ass kids of important people would get away with that shit.

yeah, nevermind facts, and I'm only aware of three crashes he's been in. Funny how such a failure can rise to the rank of captain in the US navy.

[umalak_]

and i was going to vote for McCain up until I read this.

[The Nudist Buddhist]

I'm calling bullshit. There is no way he wouldn't already be known for that kind of blunder.

[e-brake]

Originally Posted by The Nudist Buddhist

I'm calling bullshit. There is no way he wouldn't already be known for that kind of blunder.

Put your googles on, its all part of hsi official Navy record and its all on the public record and very easy to find. It is a stretch to believe that he was actually responsable for that fire, I dont personally believe that he was the one that started it. However it is a matter of public record that he did in fact wreck 5 planes in the Navy, and that fire that killed 132 sailors did include two bombs that were strapped to the bottom of the jet that John McCain was sitting in when the whole thing broke out. Its also on the public record that McCain was among the first airlifted off the ship when it happened, and was the only Navy sailor that was immediately reassigned to another ship.

[zerojunkie]

Originally Posted by e-brake

It is a stretch to believe that he was actually responsable for that fire, I dont personally believe that he was the one that started it

Who would ever doubt you when you make a thread with such a title as McCain...started a fire that killed 132 Navy sailors in 1967. It's not only a stretch, it's impossible. McCain's jet was on the opposite side of the ship....all the F4's were on the other side...the rocket came from an F4. You're posts are getting right up there with Alvin's on the lunacy scale.

[dowNINit]

McCain was fucking sexy

[Ottica B]

Originally Posted by zerojunkie

Who would ever doubt you when you make a thread with such a title as McCain...started a fire that killed 132 Navy sailors in 1967. It's not only a stretch, it's impossible. McCain's jet was on the opposite side of the ship....all the F4's were on the other side...the rocket came from an F4. You're posts are getting right up there with Alvin's on the lunacy scale.

word!!!