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Explosion Vessel USS Enterprise (CVN-65) 27 kills (1969)

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is the mother ship (Super Carrier) the world's first nuclear-powered. In World War II, he was nicknamed "Big E". At that time, the ship is the longest naval vessel in the world, with a length of 342 m, and weighs 98,284 tons, which is an order to ship the 11th toughest in the world.

The unfortunate event took place at 8:19 the morning local time, on 14 January 42 years ago. A rocket (MK-32) mounted on an F-4 Phantom jet, accidentally exploded which killed 27 people in Pearl Habor, Hawaii. The blast destroyed 15 aircraft and injuring at least 300 people.

The blast triggered a chain reaction. At first fire occurred in the deck of the ship, which then fire spread to the interior of the ship. Finally, fire can be extinguished a few moments later, and successfully repaired for several months in pearl harbor.

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