By Jeremy Prescott,
Wednesday 25th November 2026
St John’s Place, Lower Road, Bemerton, SP2 9NP
7.30-9.30pm
The story of the hijacking of an Israeli civilian aircraft in 1976 enroute to Paris from Tel Aviv diverted firstly to Benghazi and then to Entebbe in Uganda. The reaction of the Israeli government and the options for ending the hostage crisis, the eventual plan and the implementation of the hostage rescue operation by Israeli Special Forces, the death of their Commander, Lt Col Yoni Netanyahu, during the assault and the success of the operation in combatting future aircraft hijacking.
Jeremy Prescott served as an Army Officer for 26 years reaching the rank of Lt Col. On retirement he was the CEO of a small charity in Leics an appointment he held for 18 years. He developed the Sacrifice & Remembrance Project containing 18 presentations which he delivers on a voluntary basis raising money for Combat Stress.
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There is a small car park and lay-by opposite St John’s Place on Lower Road (for approx. 20 cars). Parking is also allowed on single yellow lines on Lower Road after 6pm. Alternative car parking is available at The Clubhouse, Salisbury and South Wilts Sports Club (SP2 9NY) and a pathway connects to St John’s Place.