Operation Thunderbolt
Flight 139 and the Raid on Entebbe Airport, the Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History
Saul David
The book recounts the hijacking of Air France Flight 139 by terrorists in 1976 and the subsequent Israeli commando raid on Entebbe Airport in Uganda to rescue the hostages. It details the planning and execution of the mission, the political backdrop, and the personal stories of those involved in this dramatic and historic event.
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