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Hostages of Saddam Hussein: Flight 149
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41 minutes
Released:
Feb 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Imagine jetting off on holiday only to land in a warzone and get taken hostage by Saddam Hussein. It might sound far-fetched, but in 1990 that's exactly the fate that awaited the passengers and crew of British Airlines Flight 149. What followed has been called the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years. This week James is joined by journalist Stephen Davis, who has investigated the story for three decades and authored a book and new podcast on the lies, spies and ruined lives of that fated flight.The Secret History of Flight 149 is available to listen on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyStephen's book is available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/OPERATION-TROJAN-HORSE-shocking-government/dp/1789464617/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644502013&sr=8-5If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hithttps://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=PodcastTo download, go to Android or Apple store:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=UShttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Warfare content then subscribe to our Warfare newsletter. Follow the link here:https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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