How RAF hero helped to save 99 lives in Black September plane hijack 50 years ago today

On May 8, 1972, four hijackers from the Black September terrorist group, armed with explosives and pistols, seized Sabena Airlines' Flight 571. Above: Captain Reginald Levy.

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