Cuba shoots down US planes

Title

Cuba shoots down US planes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Feb 1996

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:00:15

Description

An American coastguard ship, protected by fighter jets, is searching for survivors after two small planes were shot down by the Cuban military. The aircraft belonged to a Cuban exile group - Brothers to the Rescue - which helps refugees flee the island. President Clinton has demanded an explanation from the Cuban government. A coastguard spokesman explains what happened. Speaker not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

USA; Cuba; Military aircraft; International relations; Refugees; Emigration; Civil aircraft; Brothers to the Rescue; Coastguard services

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