'Big relief' to leave Libya, says Tipperary man

An Irishman who flew into Britain today after fleeing crisis-torn Libya on board British Royal Navy vessel HMS Cumberland today expressed his relief at escaping the region.

Sat, 26 Feb, 2011 - 19:52

An Irishman who flew into Britain today after fleeing crisis-torn Libya on board British Royal Navy vessel HMS Cumberland today expressed his relief at escaping the region.

A total of 116 people, flew from Malta to Gatwick Airport on Flight HV7004 after disembarking from the navy ship.

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