Title

Gulf War hostages to wed

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:38

Description

29 year-old Mike Cooper from Harlington, Middlesex, a British Airways air steward who was held hostage by the Iraqis in Kuwait during the Gulf War, discusses his relationship with fellow hostage Nicola Love, whom he will wed today following a Velentine’s Day proposal. He describes their experience in Kuwait, and how their relationship blossomed during their ordeal. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Mike Cooper

Keywords

British Airways; Marriage; Employees; Hostages; Wars (events); Relationships; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Mike Cooper; Nicola Love

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