The Most Insane Fighter Jet Incident (Seen by Millions, Almost Forgotten by All)

On April 5, 1968, Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock took his 4.4-million-pound Hawker Hunter on an unauthorized detour to downtown London. The roar of jet engines echoed through the streets of Britain's capital as Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock pushed his aircraft to its limits. Below him, the Thames snaked through the city, its waters reflecting the morning sun. Pedestrians stopped in their tracks, heads turning skyward at the thunderous sound of a military jet flying near street level. He had already broken every rule in the book - abandoned his squadron, flown without authorization, and descended to dangerous altitudes over one of the world's busiest cities. He knew this flight would end his career, but he didn't care - some messages must be sent at any cost. As he rounded the river bend at 700 miles per hour, a colossal structure loomed ahead through the morning haze, its gothic towers piercing the sky. His hands tightened on the controls as an irresistible idea formed: [QUOTE] "I'd forgotten it was there! Until this very instant I'd had absolutely no idea that Tower Bridge would be there. It was easy enough to fly over it, but the idea of flying through the spans suddenly struck me." --- Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.