Shonk This Way: The 1935 Croydon Aerodrome Robbery
Summary
Hosts Elizabeth and Sharon discuss Taco Bell’s World Cup emotional support tacos before diving into the 1935 Croydon Aerodrome Heist. They detail how criminals stole £20,000 in gold from lax airport security, aided by a London cab driver. The gang’s quick capture resulted from three eyewitnesses: the driver, a cyclist, and a busybody landlady who reported suspicious activity.
Topics discussed
Intro and Ad Breaks
Taco Bell Locos Program and Book Intro
History of Croydon Aerodrome and the Gold Heist
Ad Breaks
London Cab Drivers and 'The Knowledge'
The Heist Execution and Witnesses
Police Investigation and Arrests
The Trial and Cab Driver's Recantation
Aftermath, Inside Job Theory, and Wrap-up
Outro and Credits
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