3. Pascal Payet’s Helicopter Escapes (2001, 2003, 2007)
Pascal Payet earned notoriety in France for his audacious, helicopter-assisted prison escapes. In a series of daring breakouts, he orchestrated flights from rooftops in 2001, 2003, and 2007—sometimes helping other inmates escape as well. These stunts required meticulous planning, outside accomplices, and nerves of steel. Helicopter escapes remain exceedingly rare, but Payet’s exploits have inspired both admiration and imitation among criminals worldwide. Read more at BBC News.
