| 1981 Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport attack | |
|---|---|
| Type | bombings |
| Location | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Target | Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport |
| Date | January 12, 1981 early morning |
On January 12, 1981, the Ejército Popular Boricua (Boricua Popular Army), a Puerto Rican terrorist organization, carried out multiple bombings at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. At the time, it was the largest attack on U.S. military forces since the Vietnam War.
The bombings took place at the Air National Guard facilities. Initial reports were that eight fighter jets were destroyed but later it was discovered that all 10 LTV A-7 Corsair II and a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter had been destroyed or damaged beyond repair.[1]
The bombings resulted in increases in base security. It was revealed that there were to be 22 personnel, up from 11, guarding the base, funded entirely by the federal government as well as electric devices added to the fence.