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1970 Press Photo Hijack Britons arrive safely home

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Hijack Britons arrive safely home: The eight Britons, accompanied by six Swiss and two Germans, who were rescued by the Jordanian troops after being held hostage by Palestinians guerrillas for 16 days, arrived home by air at Heathrow Airport last night. Photo shows Second Officer John Lindsay, 21 of Ashford, Middlesex (left) of the hi-jacked VC-10 and B.P. oil company man Robert Dare, of cobham, Surrey, are seen being interviewed on their arrival at London Airport last night.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1970.

This item is an original collectible vintage print from a news archive, not a digital download or reproduction. Please see our FAQ for more information.

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