Mayday Over Wichita: The Worst Military Aviation Disaster in Kansas History
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (511 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00XRJ9XD6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 579 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Witnessed This Crash flybytrade I was a witness to this horrific crash on that bitterly cold clear day on January 16, 1965. At the time I was a senior in high school and watched this plane in serious trouble start a turn back toward McConnell, AFB while dumping fuel at about 1,500 feet. During a left 180 degree turn, I would estimate the bank angle at about 35 to 40 degre. "Great read; Story that needs to be told" according to Sheri E. Barnes. This is a fascinating account of an important story that Wichitans, Kansans and Americans need to hear. Although I have lived in the Wichita area for 25 years and have been aware of this disaster, I knew few details of the event and certainly knew nothing of the people who were killed or injured. One of my volunteers, who had a personal con. ac1"Mayday over Wichita" according to ac12Mayday over Wichita I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the . Mayday over Wichita ac1234 I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the . . I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the . Mayday over Wichita I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the . Mayday over Wichita ac1234 I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the . said Mayday over Wichita. I really enjoyed this book. I study military history so this was right up my alley. It was a quick read, only took a couple of hours but even if it were longer I wouldn't have been able to put it down. It was a very thoroughly researched book. I like how the author examines the issue of race and how the race of the victims affected how the
When the fire and destruction finally subsided, forty-seven people--mostly African American children--were dead or injured, homes were completely destroyed and numerous families were splintered. Air Force KC-135 tanker carrying thirty-one thousand gallons of jet fuel crashed into a congested African American neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas. W. Now, historian D. As shocking as it may sound, the event was seemingly omitted from the historical record for nearly fifty years. On the cold Saturday morning of January 16, 1965, a U.S. Carter examines the myths and realities of the crash while providing new insights about the horrific four-minute flight that forever changed the history of Kansas
Carter considers himself a transplant Kansan and currently resides in Topeka. Carter is a historian, author and educator in Kansas, specializing in military and social history. D. . W. Carter first arrived in Wichita when he was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in 2003
Louis, 1936-75. Carter is a scholar to pay attention to. W. Carter, using little-known government records, survivor and eye-witness interviews and independent verification, offers his readers information, insight and intelligent reporting that might possibly put to rest conspiracies related to the tragedy." --Van Williams, City of Wichita Spokesman and former News Editor and Reporter at the Wichita EagleMayday Over Wichita is a long-overdue work of historical recovery set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, escalating U.S. Carter provides a serious account of the crash of an Air Force KC-135 tanker into the heart of one of the city's, mostly Black, northeast neighborhoods. Relying on e