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D.B. Cooper & the 70s Hijacking Craze

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Evolution of Airline Security and Decline in Hijackings in the 70s

Exploring the shift in airline companies towards stricter security measures due to increasing violence in hijackings, resulting in the implementation of metal detectors and X-ray machines and a subsequent decline in hijacking attempts.

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