The Helicopter Hijack
A Daring Aerial Rescue
In 1986, La Santé Prison in Paris witnessed a jailbreak straight out of an action movie. French criminal Michel Vaujour decided that walking out the front door was too mainstream. Instead, his wife, Nadine, who had learned to fly a helicopter (yes, you read that right), swooped into the prison yard. Michel climbed up a rope ladder thrown from the chopper, while the guards below probably dropped their coffee in shock. Up, up, and away they went!
Love and Dedication
Nadine’s dedication was truly sky-high. She practiced flying for months under a fake name, all for this moment. Their escape became legendary not just for its audacity but for the sheer romantic flair. Once in the air, they vanished into the horizon, leaving the prison staff bewildered. Who needs a getaway car when you have a helicopter and a love story to match?
