Great book about skyjacking!

[zappaman]

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!

[SheilaT]

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

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]

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

I think you will really like the book!