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Special Report Transcript Episode 15, Section 3, Time 15:00

On Friday, the 20th of May 1983 a car bomb exploded in front of Air Force Headquarters in central Pretoria. It was a devastating blast. 19 People died and 40 were injured. The ANC claimed responsibility. Shortly before, they had warned the South African government to remove military installations from civilian areas. Many of the victims were civilians although the ANC stress that the Air Force was the target. This is how Neville Clarence experienced the attack.

Notes: Aftermath of bomb

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