This Flight Attendant Gave EVERYTHING So Others Could Live. The Disaster of BOAC 712

Описание: The Flight Attendant Who Stayed Behind – The Story of Barbara Jane Harrison & BOAC Flight 712

On April 8th, 1968, BOAC Flight 712 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Heathrow Airport. What followed was a harrowing emergency landing—and one of the most selfless acts in aviation history.

In this episode of This Week in Aviation History, we explore the gripping story of Barbara Jane Harrison, the 22-year-old flight attendant who stayed behind as flames engulfed the rear of the aircraft. While others escaped, she chose to help passengers—making the ultimate sacrifice in the process. Her courage earned her the George Cross, the highest civilian award for bravery in the United Kingdom.

We’ll walk you through what happened aboard BOAC 712 that day, how a technical failure turned into a deadly in-flight emergency, and why Barbara’s actions still echo in the aviation community today.


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