Lockerbie: Crash caused by bomb, officials say

The video discusses the dangers of plastic explosives, which can be molded into various shapes and disguised as ordinary objects. It highlights the amount of Semtex needed to cause significant damage and the strategic placement of bombs to ensure maximum destruction. The aftermath of an explosion at 31,000 feet is described, with wreckage scattered over a large area, leading to a forensic investigation to determine how the bomb was placed on the aircraft.

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