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It's Throwback Thursday! In this month's episode of Throwback FDNY, we go back to December 19, 1960, when 3,200 workers were trapped on a burning aircraft carrier at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Flames spread across four decks as some jumped into freezing water while others slid down mooring lines. Most were cornered with fire blocking every exit. This became the FDNY's largest firefighting and rescue operation until 9/11. It took 600 firefighters, an unprecedented 10 alarm response, and 12 hours to