Lockerbie
Lockerbie is a small town in Scotland, known for its tragic history. On December 21, 1988, a terrorist attack occurred when Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed, resulting in the deaths of 270 people, including 11 residents of Lockerbie. The incident is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in aviation history.
The bombing was attributed to Libyan agents, leading to years of international tension and legal proceedings. In 2001, a Libyan intelligence officer, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, was convicted for his role in the attack. The event significantly impacted global aviation security and international relations.