Man Saves World And Keeps It Secret For 50 Years
November 11, 2015 9:26 AM Subscribe
In 1962 a US Air Force Crew was ordered to fire 32 nuclear missiles. Capt Bassett went through three layers of security codes, getting confirmation each time that the orders were correct. He decided to wait and even ordered airmen to shoot if an officer tried to follow the launch orders.
The Air Force has just now given permission for the story to be told.
The Air Force has just now given permission for the story to be told.
This post was deleted for the following reason: Looks like you missed your launch window. -- cortex
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posted by the man of twists and turns at 9:28 AM on November 11, 2015