This section doesn’t currently include any content. Add content to this section using the sidebar.

Image caption appears here

Add your deal, information or promotional text

1969 Press Photo George Flamourides, accused Olympic Airways hijacker, in Cairo

Every photo in our collection is an original vintage print from a newspaper or news service archive, not a digital image. Please see our FAQ for more information.

Description
The accused hijacker of an Olympic Airways DC6, identified by the Greek government as George Flamourides, 30, sits between two security men at Cairo airport today. The plane was hijacked after takeoff from Crete on its way to Athens today. A Greek gunman rushed into the cockpit, fired a warning shot through a window and forced the pilot to fly to Cairo. The 97 passengers later resumed their flight to Athens.

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.
Add To Wishlist

Search