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zappaman

(20,617 posts) Sun Jul 7, 2013, 10:55 PM Jul 2013

Great book about skyjacking!

The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking

http://www.amazon.com/Skies-Belong-Us-Terror-Hijacking/dp/0307886107/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373255600&sr=1-1&keywords=the+skies+belong+to+us

It is amazing that once upon a time, airlines tolerated skyjackings since it was cheaper than having passengers be searched/scanned.
During 1972, there was a skyjacking every week...sometimes 2 a day!
Even kids as young as 14 were commandeering planes.

The book tells many stories but focuses on the one that finally made everybody say "enough"!

Highly recommended!

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Great book about skyjacking! (Original Post) zappaman Jul 2013 OP

I have it on hold at my local library. SheilaT Jul 2013 #1

My dad was a pilot and he feels the same way! zappaman Jul 2013 #2

SheilaT

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1. I have it on hold at my local library.

Reply to zappaman (Original post)

Mon Jul 8, 2013, 03:31 PM

Jul 2013

I'm looking forward to reading it.

Plus, I was an airline employee in the early 70's, so I was real aware of skyjackings. That's also why I have no use whatsoever for the TSA, and absolutely refuse to fly these days because I'm not willing to put up with the bullshit of the current security system. I can only hope I don't have someone die who lives on the other side of the country, forcing me to fly to attend a funeral.

zappaman

(20,617 posts)

2. My dad was a pilot and he feels the same way!

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 8, 2013, 03:34 PM

Jul 2013

I think you will really like the book!

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