SHIPBOARD DAMAGE CONTROL, PERSONNEL PROTECTION, FIREFIGHTING AND CBR-D
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USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), Electrical Fire, 21 April 1971

On April 21, 1971, the aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) experienced an electrical fire while conducting operations in the Virginia Capes Area. There were no personnel casualties or injuries reported.