AIR CRASH INVESTIGATIONS - KILLING 290 CIVILIANS - THE DOWNING OF IRAN AIR FLIGHT 655 BY THE USS VINCENNES

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The tragic incident of Iran Air Flight 655 highlights the catastrophic consequences of misidentification in military operations. On July 3, 1988, the USS Vincennes mistakenly shot down the civilian aircraft, believing it was an enemy fighter jet, resulting in the loss of all 290 lives on board. Despite the advanced technology of the Vincennes, this error raises questions about operational protocols. While the U.S. government compensated the victims' families, the ship's officers were surprisingly decorated, illustrating the complex aftermath of this disaster.