How Gander, N.L., took care of ‘the plane people’ on 9/11
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On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of unexpected guests arrived in Gander, N.L. and nearby towns when terrorist attacks shut down airspace over North America. For The National, CBC’s David Common revisits the community’s extraordinary response on the day ‘the plane people’ arrived and the enduring bonds that remain 25 years later. 00:00 ‘You must land now in Gander’ 00:49 Air traffic controller on duty that day 02:06 7,000 unexpected guests 03:39 Kindness and a debt of gratitude 05:06 Come From Away #news #newfoundland #canada The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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