The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
In July 1985 the Greenpeace boat was bombed in New Zealand by French secret agents
Witness History · BBC World Service
July 9, 20219m 37s
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Show Notes
On 9 July 1985 the Greenpeace campaign ship was bombed by French secret agents in Auckland, New Zealand. One environmental campaigner was killed and the Rainbow Warrior was sunk. Claire Bowes heard from the ship's captain Pete Willcox who was on board when the attack took place.
This programme is a rebroadcast
(Photo: Captain Pete Willcox, courtesy of Greenpeace)