What It Was Like The Woolworths Christmas Bombers (Rerun)
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Dec 27, 2024 
Allan Duncan, a former police officer injured in the 1980 Woolworths bombings, shares harrowing firsthand experiences of the chaos that unfolded during the festive season. Michael Adams, host of "Forgotten Australia," provides insights into the criminal masterminds behind the bombings, including undercover police operations and their high-stakes maneuvers. The conversation delves into the emotional toll on the community and explores complex themes of morality, friendship, and the duality of human nature amid the carnage of a Christmas under siege.
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1980 Woolworths Bombings
- In December 1980, three Woolworths stores in NSW were bombed.
- The first two bombings in Warilla and Maitland caused damage but no fatalities.
Allan Duncan's Experience
- Police officer Allan Duncan responded to the Town Hall Woolworths bombing.
- He was injured in the explosion, suffering tinnitus.
The Stakeout
- Police set up the biggest stakeout in NSW history to catch the Woolworths bombers.
- An undercover officer posed as a security guard and delivered the ransom.