Cuban Christmas Eve Airlift 62 Photos and Bay of Pigs Prisoner Ransom

[WILTON]

Cuban Christmas Eve Airlift '62 Photos and Bay of Pigs Prisoner Ransom

I hope there are Cold War historians that can answer a question. Have you ever seen a photo online of the Bay of Pigs prisoners and their families boarding Pan Am planes on Christmas Eve and others later boarding The SS African Pilot and SS Shirley Likes in Havana before arriving in Florida?
I think I might need a water mark before posting specific pic's. Any advice on how to protect my find would be appreciated.


The edge of one of the pics in the album is loose. Anyone recognize the photographer.



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I doubt you could anything that a skilled Photoshop tech couldn't get rid of. When they work at the pixel level anything can be altered. Better off probably keeping them out of view.

 

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[Mackaydon]

If you are referring to Operation Pedro Pan, here is one such pic:

Source: Christopher Newport College First Decaders 1961 - 1971
Photos of the Africa Pilot that you refer to are probably in the collection referenced here:
1962 SS African Pilot SHIP Carrying Cuba Bay of Pigs Refugees Press Photo | eBay

Interesting history, for sure. Here's some on the SS. Shirley Lykes:
Castro told the U.S. he would allow a second group of relatives free for another ransom. On Jan. 25, 1963, the SS Shirley Lykes entered Port Everglades with 1,170 Cuban passengers. They received a more subdued greeting than the one offered the African Pilot with its freed prisoners. Fourteen buses were on hand to take the exiles to Miami and six ambulances took some to hospitals.


The manifest included 390 men, 527 women and 253 children - 14 people on stretchers and the Del Pozo family pictured above. Adults told stories of having to leave keys to their homes and cars to Castro. Some felt they were too old to start again in the U.S. Others looked forward to new opportunities, new lives.

Each was given a bag at Port Everglades from the Red Cross with food and toiletries. Children received toys. The SS Shirley Lykes also came laden with 250,000 vials of polio vaccine; Castro said he didn’t need it. Some said it was because there wasn’t enough refrigeration on the island; others said he might have received it from another source.
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[DCMetal]

My father is from Cuba and I still have family living in Havana. I for one would love to see your photos. As for watermarking, there are good ways to mark your photos that will offer some protection. Hopefully you'll figure it out. Good luck and keep us posted. Cheers!

 

[WILTON]

If you are referring to Operation Pedro Pan, here is one such pic:

Source: Christopher Newport College First Decaders 1961 - 1971
Photos of the Africa Pilot that you refer to are probably in the collection referenced here:
1962 SS African Pilot SHIP Carrying Cuba Bay of Pigs Refugees Press Photo | eBay

Interesting history, for sure. Here's some on the SS. Shirley Lykes:
Castro told the U.S. he would allow a second group of relatives free for another ransom. On Jan. 25, 1963, the SS Shirley Lykes entered Port Everglades with 1,170 Cuban passengers. They received a more subdued greeting than the one offered the African Pilot with its freed prisoners. Fourteen buses were on hand to take the exiles to Miami and six ambulances took some to hospitals.


The manifest included 390 men, 527 women and 253 children - 14 people on stretchers and the Del Pozo family pictured above. Adults told stories of having to leave keys to their homes and cars to Castro. Some felt they were too old to start again in the U.S. Others looked forward to new opportunities, new lives.

Each was given a bag at Port Everglades from the Red Cross with food and toiletries. Children received toys. The SS Shirley Lykes also came laden with 250,000 vials of polio vaccine; Castro said he didn’t need it. Some said it was because there wasn’t enough refrigeration on the island; others said he might have received it from another source.
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Don.....

Hi Don, I have found many arrivals but I haven't found any departures.

I am waiting on info and I'll update when I have results. Thank you.