Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In 1966, a charismatic criminal mastermind known as "The Flying Bandit" pulled off the biggest gold heist in Canadian history, walking away with 12 bars of high-purity gold bullion worth over $3 million today. This gripping documentary uncovers how a team of young thieves and a prominent defense lawyer executed a flawless 5-minute airport operation without ever firing a gun. However, their perfect crime quickly unraveled due to a chaotic series of bad luck, including a historic blizzard that dropped 12-foot snowdrifts on Winnipeg, an untrustworthy lawyer hiding gold in his freezer, and a daring multi-state prison break.
Licensed to Little Dot Studios.
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In 1966, a charismatic criminal mastermind known as "The Flying Bandit" pulled off the biggest gold heist in Canadian history, walking away with 12 bars of high-purity gold bullion worth over $3 million today. This gripping documentary uncovers how a team of young thieves and a prominent defense lawyer executed a flawless 5-minute airport operation without ever firing a gun. However, their perfect crime quickly unraveled due to a chaotic series of bad luck, including a historic blizzard that dropped 12-foot snowdrifts on Winnipeg, an untrustworthy lawyer hiding gold in his freezer, and a daring multi-state prison break.
Licensed to Little Dot Studios.
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WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!
