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Following the spate of airliner hijackings by Arab guerillas on Sunday (6-9-70)
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Following the spate of airliner hijackings by Arab guerillas on Sunday (6-9-70)
Following the spate of airliner hijackings by Arab guerillas on Sunday (6-9-70), airlines all over the world have been having another look at their security arrangements, and tightening up where possible. British Oversea Airways Corporation are no exception. British aircraft are particularly threatened with hijacking attempts as hijacker Leila Khaled is being held in custody in Britain following her abortive attempt to sieze an Israeli El Al Boeing 707. The British Government have been presented with an ultimatum by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, demanding Leilas release. BOAC have installed a new detection device at Londons Heathrow Airport on Monday (7-9-70). The device sounds an alarm if a passenger is a carrying a metal object - like a bomb. BOAC passenger Sandra Hook tests the new anti-hijacking device at Heathrow. September 1970 P004647
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In this photo print, taken in September 1970, we witness the aftermath of a series of alarming airliner hijackings by Arab guerillas. The international airline industry has been compelled to reevaluate their security measures and tighten them wherever possible. British Oversea Airways Corporation (BOAC) is no exception to this urgent call for heightened vigilance. Due to the presence of Leila Khaled, a notorious hijacker detained in Britain following her failed attempt to seize an Israeli El Al Boeing 707, British aircraft face an elevated risk of hijacking attempts. In response, BOAC has taken proactive steps towards safeguarding its passengers and crew. At London's Heathrow Airport on Monday (7-9-70), BOAC unveiled a groundbreaking detection device designed to alert authorities if a passenger is carrying any metallic object that could potentially be used as a bomb or weapon. This innovative technology aims to provide an additional layer of protection against potential threats. In this thought-provoking image, we see BOAC passenger Sandra Hook fearlessly testing the new anti-hijacking device at Heathrow. Her courage symbolizes the determination shared by airlines worldwide in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of their travelers during these tumultuous times. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst adversity and danger, human resilience prevails as individuals come together to confront challenges head-on. It captures a pivotal moment in history when nations unitedly fought against acts of terror while striving for peace and security within air travel.
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