This year's April 30 marks the 45th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. As the South Vietnamese regime fell, large crowds gathered at the Saigon Pier to secure a spot in one of the ships leaving the country. MS Truong Xuan is one such ship.
Truong Xuan encountered engine failures shortly after setting sail. After struggling its way to the international waters, the ship was in even greater danger as water level began to rise due to pump failure. Danish freighter Clara Maersk caught the SOS signals and came to rescue the 3600+ passengers onboard. The refugees had to follow the course of the ship to the next port of call -\-\-\-\Hong Kong. Passengers who needed immediate medical attention were picked up by a Royal British Air Force helicopter.
Mr. Howard Jones, who shared this photo taken on May 4, 1975, took part in the operation and rescued an injured old lady. Shown in this photo near the reflection of the helicopter was his colleague holding a 2-day old baby in his arms, having just departed from the deck. Mr. Jones added that, after the rescue, the squadron designed a canvas cradle for holding babies safely.
What a special baby!
Mr. Jones expressed his wish to reconnect with the soon to be 45 year old. Can anyone help?
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