Refugees

Jun. 12, 1979 - The End Of The Long Track: The first plane load of Vietnamese boat people who were taken from the sea by the British Freighter Sibonga, arrived in England today. After landing at London's Heathrow Airport. They were taken to their first British home, a converted RAF camp at Sopley, near Christchurch, Hanas. On their arrival they had a traditional Vietnamese meal of rice and chicken. Photo Shows: A tiny Vietnamese child seen holding the two teddy bears given to him on his arrival in Britain today. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)