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On This Day: Pan Am Flight 103 Tragedy - December 21, 1988

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On this day, December 21, 1988, tragedy struck when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, due to a bomb planted on board. The devastating attack claimed the lives of 270 people, including passengers, crew, and residents on the ground, making it the deadliest air disaster on British soil.

The bombing, later attributed to a Libyan terrorist plot, led to years of investigation and heightened awareness of aviation security. The tragedy left a lasting impact on the victims’ families and the international community.

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