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In this episode of Cold Blood: True Crime, we dive into the harrowing story of the Air France hijacking in 1976, an event that culminated in a dramatic rescue operation known as Operation Thunderbolt. With a group of terrorists holding 260 passengers hostage, the world watched as elite military forces undertook one of the most daring and successful counter-terrorism missions in history. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the hijacking, the motivations of the terrorists, and the extraordinary actions taken to ensure the hostages' safe return.
By TLIn this episode of Cold Blood: True Crime, we dive into the harrowing story of the Air France hijacking in 1976, an event that culminated in a dramatic rescue operation known as Operation Thunderbolt. With a group of terrorists holding 260 passengers hostage, the world watched as elite military forces undertook one of the most daring and successful counter-terrorism missions in history. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the hijacking, the motivations of the terrorists, and the extraordinary actions taken to ensure the hostages' safe return.