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Michaela DePrince: The war orphan who became a ballerina

The US air force deserter who resurfaced in Sweden 28 years later and the extraordinary story of ballerina Michaela DePrince

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, the curious case of David Hemler, the man who claims to be an American serviceman who deserted from the air force in 1984. He recently resurfaced in Sweden after living a secret life for 28 years.

And Michaela DePrince - the war orphan from Sierra Leone who made her dreams come true by becoming a professional ballerina.

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Thu 30 Aug 201201:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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  • Wed 29 Aug 201212:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 29 Aug 201223:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 30 Aug 201201:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online

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