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USS Liberty Survivor Speaks Out | Candace Ep 118

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Dec 11, 2024
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The Attack on the USS Liberty

  • Phil Turney, a 77-year-old USS Liberty survivor, recounts the 1967 attack.
  • He details the ship's clear American identification and the Israelis' initial friendly reconnaissance.
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Joining the Navy and the USS Liberty

  • Phil Turney joined the Navy at 17, serving in Vietnam before the USS Liberty.
  • He initially believed the Liberty's mission was oceanographic mapping, later realizing it was a spy ship.
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Two Crews, Two Secrets

  • The USS Liberty had two distinct crews: 200 intelligence spies and 100 ship's company.
  • Communication was restricted between the two groups, maintaining secrecy.
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