How a single Marine stole an $18 million military jet
In short: In the early hours of July 4, 1986, an impulsive decision by a Marine ground crewman turned into an extraordinary theft of a Marine A-4 Skyhawk.
This video explores the unexpected heist involving a highly valuable military aircraft. Driven by dreams of becoming a pilot, a Marine ground crewman decided to take flight in an $18 million A-4 Skyhawk during the early morning hours of July 4, 1986.
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