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This CBS report was in March 1975. Edward J.Daly,owner of World Airways, sent a Boeing 727 aircraft to Da Nang Vietnam to pick up stranded woman and children. Instead the aircraft was swamped by military personnel climbing on the aircraft. There were 260 people aboard a plane which is designed to carry 105. The plane was overloaded by 20,000 pounds. The baggage compartments were loaded with people. Some of the problems during the flight included, the rear stairway remained partially extended for the entire flight, the main wheels would not retract, a hand grenade damage to one of the wings causing fuel loss, and the lower cargo doors were open. The plane had to fly at 10,000 feet because of lack of pressurization thus fuel consumption was three times greater than normal. A flight on a "wing and a prayer".

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Uploaded: April 20, 2008 at 6:04 pm
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Jetwashed (August 18, 2008 at 7:41 pm)
I also worked for World Airways in the early 1980's as a Flight Attendant and made the decision to go with another airline after World discontinued their scheduled service. I remember this video was shown during training and the reaction of everyone in the class .... we were all speechless !!!! At one point I tried to locate a copy to share with those I mentioned this to ... Thanks for posting !!!!!
badgerdoglover (July 31, 2008 at 6:12 pm)
I was a World Airways flight attendant based in Japan when this happened. The flight attendant in the orange uniform was my roommate Jan. A few days later, I was on one of the 727's into Saigon which was the last flight out.
cyberkal32 (June 20, 2008 at 8:12 pm)
Yes-that was the owner of the airline, Edward J. Daly using his 38mm revolver, trying to keep the Vietnam military from coming on board. He went there to rescue the woman and children.
andrewi95 (June 20, 2008 at 6:42 pm)
Anyone see the guy swinggin' at people at the bottom of the airstairs?
jimmi144 (May 18, 2008 at 3:59 pm)
An absolute harrowing flight.
n1014f (May 8, 2008 at 3:25 pm)
Great airmanship ... Rather and those of his ilk ... including Walter ... really let their country down ... now we are reaping the whirlwind ...
mjgovednik (May 6, 2008 at 10:08 am)
I worked for World Airways
Cokie907 (May 5, 2008 at 6:10 pm)
Those poor people! The Fifth Column in this country was able to slowly and steadily undermine the effort and turn people against the war. Democrats cut-off the funding and we abandoned millions to be murdered or face torture at the hands of the communists. Back then the mainstream media had a monopoly, not anymore! :) No abandoning people this time. The job will be finished and the Fifth Column has been vanquished!
mike18xx (May 4, 2008 at 10:31 pm)
Pro-Soviet communists were permitted to kick the ass of Maoist communists when so instructed. What of it?
terpinturtle (April 25, 2008 at 10:46 pm)
Hello?!?!? Did they or did they not risk their lives to save others?? YES!!! Did they or did they not plan to rescue children and women? YES!!! Not only did they exibit bravery, heroism, and skill but they did it without worrying about themselves. How can you say 'cowards all' who are you risking your life for???
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