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Radio 4 Home Truths Listen Again About John Peel Help Feedback Like this page? Mail it to a friend		The Vanuatu national flag Alan in 1972 David visits the UK Jon Frum villiage Iaukou Ruan, Jimmy, Maria, Natu, David and Elisabeth David and the family in the UK David, Alan and grandad Monica, David and Alan with catch David, Dalinda and Alan Monica, Dalinda and Alan Vanuatu Listen to the item In 1971, when Alan was 24 and working for VSO he was sent to what were then the New Hebrides (Vanuatu) to teach horticulture. He formed a relationship with a local girl Helen who became pregnant but a month before their son David was born, Alan left the islands. Three years ago, Alan and David – now 31 year-old were re-united, we asked Alan what prompted him to leave Vanuatu. Discuss this story on the Home Truths message board Tell us your experiences... Useful Links Friends of Vanuatu BBCHome Truths: Vanuatu Love BBC Home Truths: Vanuatu High Chief The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.

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