1974 Press Photo Commander Pim Sierks receives decoration from Queen Juliana.

Awards For Crew Who Flew Japanese Terrorists To Damascus: A heroes welcome was given to the crew of the Boeing 707 - two Dutch and One British who flew the Japanese terrorists of Damascus on Thursday. Three of the four Japanese held nine hostages, including the French Ambassador to The Hague in the Embassy, in order to Obtain the release of the fourth terrorist, Yutaka Furaya. The crew of the plane were Flight-Commander Pim Sierks and his co-pilot, Ruud Van Der Zwaal, both Dutch, and Mr. Bernie Knight the flight-engineer, who is British,. Thy received Knighthoods from Queen Juliana. Photo Shows Commander Pim Sierks receives his decoration from Queen Juliana.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1974.

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