Arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport, 1956
This 1956 photograph captures the arrival of Hungarian refugees at Zurich airport, illuminated at night. A man assists a dazed young boy from a Swiss Air Line aircraft, while other adults provide support. The atmosphere suggests urgency and care amidst a humanitarian mission, likely linked to the refugee crisis following the Hungarian Revolution.
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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, illuminated at night. A man assists a dazed young boy from a Swiss Air Line aircraft, while other adults provide support. The atmosphere suggests urgency and care amidst a humanitarian mission, likely linked to the refugee crisis following the Hungarian Revolution.
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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, illuminated at night. A man assists a dazed young boy from a Swiss Air Line aircraft, while other adults provide support. The atmosphere suggests urgency and care amidst a humanitarian mission, likely linked to the refugee crisis following the Hungarian Revolution.
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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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47.36667
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8.55
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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, illuminated at night. A man assists a dazed young boy from a Swiss Air Line aircraft, while other adults provide support. The atmosphere suggests urgency and care amidst a humanitarian mission, likely linked to the refugee crisis following the Hungarian Revolution.
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aid
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children
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Zurich
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humanitarian
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aircraft
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refugees
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humanitarian aid
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airport scene
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Swiss Air Line
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Hungarian refugees
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The image shows a scene at night, likely at an airport or an airfield, illuminated by some artificial lighting. A small aircraft is partially visible in the background, with its door open. The entrance has an emblem or insignia on the side, which includes a black cross, possibly suggesting a connection to medical services or a humanitarian mission.
In the foreground, a man is seen carefully lifting a young boy from the aircraft. The boy appears to be around five or six years old, with short, dark hair and wearing a light-colored sweater and dark pants. He looks somewhat dazed or overwhelmed, with his eyes half-closed as he is being carried. The man's attire includes a gray coat and a hat, indicating he may be part of an official or supportive role.
Standing behind the man and boy is another child peering out from the doorway of the plane. This child is wearing a dark jacket and a hat, looking attentively at the scene.
Several adults are visible surrounding them. One is gently reaching toward the boy, while another is focused on assisting the man. Their clothing suggests they may be personnel involved in the welcoming or aid process, with multiple individuals wearing caps or hats.
The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of urgency and care, framed by the stark lighting against the dark night. The emotional context of the moment is palpable, possibly hinting at a significant event such as a rescue or relocation.
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Source caption
a Swiss Air Line repülőjén érkezett magyar menekültek fogadása a repülőtéren.