Arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport, 1956

This 1956 photograph captures the arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport. A man in formal attire stands in the doorway of a Swiss Air Line aircraft, holding hands with two children. The scene conveys a poignant moment of transition under nighttime lighting, reflecting the serious circumstances of their arrival.

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43782
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photograph
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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This 1956 photograph captures the arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport. A man in formal attire stands in the doorway of a Swiss Air Line aircraft, holding hands with two children. The scene conveys a poignant moment of transition under nighttime lighting, reflecting the serious circumstances of their arrival.
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Arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport, 1956
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a Swiss Air Line repülőjén érkezett magyar menekültek fogadása a repülőtéren.
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This 1956 photograph captures the arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport. A man in formal attire stands in the doorway of a Swiss Air Line aircraft, holding hands with two children. The scene conveys a poignant moment of transition under nighttime lighting, reflecting the serious circumstances of their arrival.
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1956
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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1
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ETH Zürich
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Arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport, 1956
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This 1956 photograph captures the arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport. A man in formal attire stands in the doorway of a Swiss Air Line aircraft, holding hands with two children. The scene conveys a poignant moment of transition under nighttime lighting, reflecting the serious circumstances of their arrival.
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family
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Zurich
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post-war migration
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airplane
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Swiss Air Line
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refugees
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children
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arrival
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airport
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aviation
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Hungary
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The image depicts a scene at night, with a focus on an aircraft's doorway. The entrance to the plane is large and open, revealing the interior that appears to be somewhat well-lit. In the foreground, a man stands at the threshold, holding hands with two young children. He is dressed in formal attire, including a light-colored shirt, a tie, and a long, patterned coat, topped with a wide-brimmed hat. He has a serious expression as he looks towards the camera. The children are positioned beside him; one boy is slightly ahead on his left, wearing a light-colored sweater and dark pants. He seems to be looking away from the camera. On the right, a toddler stands, holding onto the man’s hand, dressed in a light coat. The toddler appears to gaze at the camera, displaying a curious expression. In the background, the interior of the aircraft is visible, displaying a limited view of what seems to be a small cabin, including counters and possibly some equipment. The external structure of the aircraft is metallic, showing reflective surfaces and rivets, and there may be a large letter "H" painted on the side. The overall mood of the photograph hints at a moment of transition, possibly involving departure or arrival. The nighttime setting adds an element of contrast, suggesting it might be a late-hour flight.
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Source caption

a Swiss Air Line repülőjén érkezett magyar menekültek fogadása a repülőtéren.