Terrorism expert Michael Yardley discusses potential groups responsible for the Lockerbie disaster.
Terrorism expert Michael Yardley discusses potential groups responsible for the Lockerbie disaster.
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Terrorism expert Michael Yardley discusses potential groups responsible for the Lockerbie disaster. He says it could be Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah or a breakaway Palestinian group but states this is all speculation. Presenter asks about security at Heathrow. Yardley says security may be tight but terrorism is still possible. He discusses potential political implications. Bob Papworth, editor of Airline World, is questioned by Mike Morris in regards to the 747 Jumbo safety record and, what might be found in the Black Box. Presenter interrupts interview to say there has been a call from a viewer who worked on the specific air-route saying that luggage is checked at Frankfurt but not at Heathrow. Interviewees respond. Yardley calls for a greater emphasis on intelligence and covert operations on terrorist organisations. Presenter stresses that sabotage is not yet confirmed.