Raid on Entebbe
The boldest rescue in history
1976 2 hours 25 minutes
Based on a true operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The airplane landed in Uganda. The terrorists released some passengers, keeping 94 Jews and 12 air crew hostage. The Israeli government would not negotiate. A rescue plan was devised, and less than 100 commandos were flown across Africa to rescue the passengers in surprisingly successful operation.
26th December 1976
49 years ago
2 hours 25 minutes
Finishes at 7:36pm
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 3 wins & 8 nominations total
6.7/10
60%
63%
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