Operation Magic Fire 1977

Operation Magic Fire 1977

by Jan-Phillip Weisswange (esut.de) On the night of October 17-18, 1977, GSG 9 carried out “Operation Magic Fire” to free the hijacked Lufthansa plane “Landshut”. The badge specially made for the ceremony “40 Years of Magic Fire” (Photo: JPW) It is still regarded today as a lesson for successful commando operations. And it is proof…