Long Shadow

Was there a “fifth plane” on 9/11?

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Sep 1, 2021
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INSIGHT

Terrorism Requires Persistent Luck

  • Terrorist attacks often require persistent effort and multiple failed attempts before success.
  • Al Qaeda's complex multi-pronged tactics were honed through earlier attacks and failures.
INSIGHT

FAA Groundstop Saved Lives

  • The FAA ordered all flights to land immediately on 9/11, an unprecedented directive.
  • This quick action prevented further hijacked attacks and saved countless lives that day.
ANECDOTE

Astronaut's View of 9/11

  • Astronaut Frank Culberson witnessed the attacks from the International Space Station.
  • He observed the second tower collapse live, highlighting a unique perspective of 9/11.
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