From the Archives: Iran-Contra scandal launched by capture of U.S. flier in Nicaragua 35 years ago

On Oct. 5, 1986 a C-123 plane carrying arms for the Nicaraguan Contra rebels was shot down by Sandinista forces over southern Nicaragua .

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