USS Franklin - Surviving a Comet Strike
Today we take a look at the March 1945 attack on USS Franklin and how her crew managed to save the ship. Sources: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/BIG-BEN-FL... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saving-Big-B... https://www.amazon.co.uk/chaplain-Fra... Free naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - / drachinifel Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachini... Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? / discord Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel Drydock Episodes in podcast format - / user-21912004 Music - / ncmepicmusic
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