On this day, September 16, 1979 two families from the German Democratic Republic escaped to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon.
The link below tells the story, which makes for a great read. Films have been made on the escape.
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Thomas Casey OP (1933 - 2026) - an obituary
Brother Thomas Casey was born in Tom Casey OP Kenmare, Co Kerry on August 26, 1933. After school he joined the Cistercian Order in Roscrea w...
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