December 24, 1994: Terrorists aboard Air France flight 8969 forced it to divert to Marseille Provence Airport, where they proceeded to make demands and then fire at the air traffic control tower. French authorities felt they had no choice but to call in a special unit to force their way onto the plane.
#SmithsonianChannel #AirDisasters
Paramount+ is here! Stream all your favorite shows now on Paramount+. Try it FREE at
Subscribe to The Smithsonian Aviation Channel:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Facebook: