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The USS Liberty was clearly marked as a US intelligence ship with "USS Liberty" clearly labeled on the stern and "GTR-5" on the bow. Additionally, the ship proudly displayed a five-foot by eight-foot American flag. Early morning on June 8, 1967, Israeli reconnaissance planes began flying around, some so low the crew could see the pilot's faces...
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Additionally, the ship proudly displayed a five-foot by eight-foot American flag. Early morning on June 8, 1967, Israeli reconnaissance planes began flying around, some so low the crew could see the pilot's faces. Later that day around 2:00 p.m., Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats attacked the USS Liberty, killing 34 Americans, wounding 172 others, and inflicting 821 rocket and machine-gun holes...
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