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Book Synopsis: On the cold Saturday morning of January 16, 1965, a U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker carrying thirty-one thousand gallons of jet fuel crashed into a congested African American neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas. 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. As shocking as it may sound, the event was seemingly omitted from the historical record for nearly fifty years. Now, historian D. W. 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.
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Experience the untold story that history tried to bury. Introducing "Mayday Over Wichita: The Worst Military Aviation Disaster in Kansas History" - a gripping account of a forgotten tragedy that unfolded in the heart of America. Immerse yourself in the meticulously researched pages penned by historian D. W. Carter as he uncovers the hidden truths and long-held secrets surrounding this catastrophic event.
This groundbreaking book takes you back to that fateful day on January 16, 1965, where the cold and silent morning air suddenly turned into chaos and destruction. A colossal U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker, carrying an immense thirty-one thousand gallons of jet fuel, crashed into a densely populated African American neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas. The consequences were devastating - forty-seven lives were lost or forever altered, homes were reduced to rubble, and families were torn apart.
Don't let this incredible event remain confined to the shadows of history any longer. Discover the complete narrative and delve into the riveting details that were nearly erased from memory for fifty years. In "Mayday Over Wichita," D. W. Carter unveils the myths, reconstructs the realities, and provides invaluable new insights into the horrifying four-minute flight that sent shockwaves through Kansas and forever changed its past.
Join us on this captivating journey into the forgotten pages of history, bound to leave you spellbound. Uncover the truth, honor the lives lost, and commemorate the resilience of a community that endured unimaginable tragedy. Get your copy of "Mayday Over Wichita: The Worst Military Aviation Disaster in Kansas History" today and be a part of preserving an important chapter in the annals of America's past.
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