Michel Bacos

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Michel Bacos was the captain of Air France Flight 139, who was taken hostage during the 1976 hijacking, and played a crucial role in the events leading up to the Israeli military rescue operation at Entebbe.

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Captain Michel Bacos was the pilot of Air France Flight 139 who was forced to change course by the hijackers.

Operation Entebbe: How Israel’s 1976 hostage rescue unfolded

The Times of India·

India· 2026-07-04

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