The USS Oriskany, an Essex-class aircraft carrier, underwent fire in 1966 and changed naval safety measures entirely. The ...

But history knows many examples of how the human factor and technical failures caused accidents on military vehicles.Today we will tell you about a series of tragic events at USS Oriskany ...

Meet the USS Oriskany The last Essex-class aircraft carrier constructed for the U.S. Navy, USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34), arrived too late to see service during the Second World War. Nevertheless, she ...

Amid gentle swells 50 miles off the coast of North Viet Nam, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Oriskany swung north ward into the wind. Four A-4E Skyhawk jet bombers soared gracefully off the flight deck.