The Secret History of Flight 149: The true story behind the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years

On August 1, 1990, British Airways Flight 149 was destined for Kuala Lumpur but stopped in Kuwait due to a secret, unaccountable organization carrying out a deniable intelligence operation. This has had a direct impact on terror attacks in the West and the shape of the Middle East today, and it is high time the truth is told.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd

On August 1, 1990, British Airways Flight 149 departed from Heathrow Airport, bound for Kuala Lumpur. However, the flight never reached its destination, as it was diverted to Kuwait by Iraqi troops who had invaded the country. Tragically, nearly 400 passengers and crew members were taken hostage by Saddam Hussein's forces.

The question that arises is why did Flight 149 land in Kuwait, even as all other flights were rerouted, and despite clear intelligence that Saddam was about to invade? The answer lies in a secret, unaccountable organization authorized by Margaret Thatcher, which carried out a deniable intelligence operation. The plane, known as the Trojan Horse, was part of a plan that has been lied about, denied, and covered up by successive governments ever since.

This explosive book, written with the full cooperation of the survivors and astonishing and conclusive input from a senior intelligence source, is a story of scandal, betrayal, and misuse of intelligence at the highest levels of the UK and US governments. It has had a direct impact on terror attacks in the West and the shape of the Middle East today. It is high time that the truth is told.

The investigation reveals that the UK and US governments had received intelligence warning of an impending Iraqi invasion, but they chose to ignore it. Instead, they focused on other matters, such as the Gulf War, and allowed the Trojan Horse operation to proceed. The book also sheds light on the role played by senior officials, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, in covering up the truth.

The survivors of Flight 149 have been waiting for decades for the truth to be revealed. They have endured immense pain and suffering as a result of the lies and cover-ups perpetrated by successive governments. The book provides them with a platform to share their stories and tell the world about the horrific events that unfolded on that fateful day.

The Trojan Horse operation has had far-reaching consequences, not only for the passengers and crew of Flight 149 but also for the broader international community. It has contributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and has undermined the trust between the UK and US governments.

This book is a powerful and important contribution to the ongoing debate about the use of intelligence and the responsibility of governments to protect their citizens. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history of the Middle East and the role of intelligence in shaping the world we live in today.

Weight: 247g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789465365