WW2 Aircraft Carrier's Close Call with Fire

You won’t believe what this WW2 aircraft carrier crew member does to put out this fire! Aircraft carrier decks are dangerous places. Now let’s add explosives to the mix!
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[@historyman412]

I remember seeing this clip for the first time awhile back. It’s really striking how he just does his job despite all of the danger around him. Simply incredible courage.

[@bobroyes589]

One of the most dangerous places to work. then and now.

[@johngutwald8454]

Yes that was ABOVE & BEYOND

[@larrykoz4009]

Hope he got a metal and survived the war. What a hero!

[@Wildstar40]

Why didn't you let the video play out ? Or, was that all there was for you to find ?

[@HistoryX]

Yep. That’s all there was.

[@superdave4564]

For those guys it was “Just a Tuesday”
Incredible and extraordinary valor was a normal thing to these men.