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S3·E6 Mistaken Identity

Episode
Season 3, Episode 6
Air Date
October 19, 2005
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Jonathan Dent
Writer
Michael Sheehan
Score
6.7/10 (6 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 19, 2005 45 min ★ 6.7/10 · 6 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that, despite its high-tech equipment, it mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter. Iran believes that the US deliberately shot down its civilian airliner.

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When did Season 3 Episode 6 of Mayday air?

Season 3, Episode 6 ('Mistaken Identity') originally aired on October 19, 2005.

How long is Season 3 Episode 6 ('Mistaken Identity')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in Mayday Season 3 Episode 6?

On 3 July 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the USS Vincennes launches missiles which bring down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 people on board. The crew of the Vincennes claimed that, despite its high-tech equipment, it mistook the airliner for an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter. ...

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