Tag Archives: Capt. Murray

John D. Murray: Fate of 76 lives in Captain’s hands

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Fred Caruso

This article was previously published on November 11, 2011, soon after the launching of our memorial blog. Since then we have had 39,805 views from around the world. Early readers may have forgotten details of Captain Murray’s story. New readers … Continue reading →

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Forgiven Disaster: Carol Hansen and the Ditching of Flying Tiger 923

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Fred Caruso

Carol Gould Hansen was the most visible of all survivors of Flying Tiger 923. She was pretty, full of energy, a natural leader, and always quick to flash a smile. She played a very important role in the well being of … Continue reading →

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FLASH BACKS on the demise of Flying Tiger 923!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Fred Caruso

Fifty years after the crash of Flying Tiger 923, it is astonishing to see how little was known by the survivors of the event that very nearly took their lives. No one had an opportunity to see all of the … Continue reading →

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One light – One raft – 51 people

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Fred Caruso

“Then I had an inspiration. I went back to the cockpit for a flashlight. By that time  the water in the cabin was waist deep. No one else was in the plane. Again at the back door, I was swept out to … Continue reading →

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John Murray: Fate of 76 lives in Captain’s hands

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Fred Caruso

Captain John D. Murray, 44, of Oyster Bay, Long Island, knew 76 lives were at stake as he slowly brought down the Super Constellation in preparation for ditching in the howling winds and raging waves of the cold north Atlantic. … Continue reading →

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