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| Sunday, 15 April, 2001, 02:00 GMT 03:00 UK In pictures: Homecoming The 24 crew of the American spy plane return to a tumultuous welcome at their home base, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. ![]() Relatives and friends waited for their loved ones ![]() At last the plane arrived, and the 24 crew stepped off one by one... ![]() ...into the arms of their loved ones ![]() On the tarmac of an airfield... ![]() ...parents were reunited with their children ![]() The strain on the crew's families was clear to see ![]() A huge welcoming ceremony took place in a hangar ![]() And local businesses also joined in the celebration |
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