Aircraft Carrier USS Forrestal is Docked

The USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier, returns from Vietnam to a hero's welcome. Tragically, a fire aboard the ship claimed 134 lives, marking it as the worst naval disaster. The crew reunites with families, while the ship bears the scars of the fire, believed to be caused by a jet's hot start. Despite the past horrors, the crew receives a warm welcome.

Where did the USS Forrestal stop before heading to Norfolk, Virginia?

• New York

• Florida

• California

• Texas

How many crew members lost their lives in the fire on the USS Forrestal?

• 200

• 100

• 134

• 150

What was the believed cause of the fire on the USS Forrestal?

• A lightning strike

• An electrical fault

• A hot start of a jet plane

• A fuel leak

What was the USS Forrestal preparing to do when the fire occurred?

• Conduct a training exercise

• Launch aircraft for a strike

• Dock at a port

• Undergo maintenance

What does the USS Forrestal still bear as a result of the fire?

• Additional crew

• New paint

• Extra equipment

• Scars of misfortune