That time Neil Armstrong survived ejecting from his fighter jet in Korea

A notable incident occurred on September 3, 1951, involving a young Navy ensign. The ensign, who was 21 years old at the time, was preparing for his seventh combat mission on the USS Essex, which was stationed off the coast of Korea. The mission involved flying over the Sea of Japan and into Korea, where the group of fighters dropped 500-pound bombs on targets.

However, during the return to the USS Essex, the ensign's jet encountered an anti-aircraft cable that sliced off part of the wing. Further details about this incident are available from the source, including the outcome and the identity of the young ensign, who would later become well-known for his achievements.