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The first flight of the US-led evacuation of children from Vietnam during the Vietnam War, known as Operation Babylift, ended in tragedy when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of 78 children. These children were being relocated to America, Canada, Australia, and Europe for adoption.

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The first flight of the US-led evacuation of children from Vietnam during the Vietnam War, known as Operation Babylift, ended in tragedy when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of 78 children. These children were being relocated to America, Canada, Australia, and Europe for adoption.

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