THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD

[fubar57]

Although he died in May, it is only now being released to main-stream news...

'Man who saved the world' from nuclear war dies at 77

 

[Crimea_River]

RIP to him. And may we all rest in peace.....

 

[vikingBerserker]

Amen

 

[Robert Porter]

His American counterpart is not known. A system issue caused a false incoming launch alert at Cheyenne Mountain. It rippled far enough that my unit was moved into the field in what was called "terminal patrol" in 1979. A SSgt unnamed discovered the cause and was able to convince his superiors it was a glitch just prior to a retaliatory strike being ordered. All of the LCF facilities were in full lockdown and we all pretty much thought the balloon had well and truly gone up!

 

[Gnomey]

RIP

 

[Old Wizard]

 

[parsifal]

I had read about this false alarm years ago, but forgotten all about it. We sure owe this guy , and it shows just how precarious nuclear exchanges can be.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Rest in peace sir, and thank you.

 

[Wayne Little]