Freed spy plane crew on home soil

The crew of the US spy plane, held in China for 12 days, is back on American territory.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2001 - 09:16

The crew of the US spy plane, held in China for 12 days, is back on American territory.

Their release came after George W Bush said the US was "very sorry" for a Chinese fighter pilot's death and the plane landing in China without permission.

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