What It Was Like

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I Pulled the Largest Prison Break in UK History

I Pulled the Largest Prison Break in UK History25 Jul38 min
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In 1983, 38 IRA prisoners escaped Northern Ireland's Maze Prison by hijacking a truck and driving through multiple security gates to freedom. Ringleader Gerry Kelly explains how they pulled off such a stunt, and why he believes escaping was a moral duty.

For a more detailed account of this story check out Gerry’s memoir: Playing My Part

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