On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a Boeing 747, was torn apart mid-flight by a bomb planted in its cargo hold, killing all 259 people onboard and 11 more on the ground in Lockerbie, Scotland. The bombing, one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the aviation history, shocked the world and left a lasting impact on global security policies. Investigations pointed to Libyan nationals as the perpetrators, and the tragedy became a symbol of the dangers of terrorism in the skies. This heartbreaking event also led to significant changes in airport security protocols, forever altering the course of air travel safety.

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