Thousands of people gathered at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on 4 July 1976 to welcome the hostages home from Entebbe.

More than 100 civilians were flown back to Israel after they were freed in a lightning raid by Israeli special forces.

There were highly-charged emotional scenes as survivors were reunited with relatives.

Relief gave way to jubilation as Israel celebrated the hostages' safe return.

The dramatic rescue ended the hostages' week-long ordeal and entered Israeli folklore.