Clinging together they followed the line of the keelson to the forward hatch.
The forward hatch was closed now except for the gap left by a single beam.
The first shell that penetrated the aircraft came through the forward hatch.
Work to free the bodies below the forward hatch continued on February 22, and was largely successful the following day.
Light from the forward hatch spilled onto the floor of the passenger area.
Very quietly I tried the forward hatch, but it was locked upon the inside.
It was finally moved to the forward hatch of "Destiny".
He took a step towards the forward hatch and stopped.
But we've got bad news from the forward hatch.
Then at last the forward hatch opened and yellow light flooded in.