1970 Press Photo Passengers Released From Hijacked Airliner Revolution Airfield

Hijacked Airliners blown up: Women and children passengers from the three aircraft hijacked by Palestinian commandos were freed from the desert 'prisons' at Revolution Airfield, Hordan, on Saturday, and driven to Amman. Minutes after their release the three aircraft were blown up. The guerrillas held back 40 men as hostages. Photo shows the scene as some of the released women and children arrived at an hotel in Amman.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1970.

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