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Planes-turned-missiles

Description:

Planes-turned-missiles refer to commercial aircraft that were deliberately hijacked and used as weapons in acts of terrorism. This term typically denotes the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, when four planes were seized by terrorists who intended to turn them into destructive missiles.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The planes-turned-missiles incident changed the way aviation security is approached worldwide.
2. Witnessing the massive destruction caused by planes-turned-missiles was a nightmare that will never be forgotten.

As a verb:

1. The terrorists meticulously planned to hijack the planes and turn them into missiles.
2. He intended to planes-turn-missiles, causing havoc and despair.

Related Products:

If you would like to learn more about this tragic event and its impact on history, here are some related products available on Amazon:

• Books about 9/11 attacks
• Terrorism documentaries
• Aviation security resources