A celebration of the Republic of Congo independence following riots during the Congo Crisis. Crowds gather in the Stade Roi Baudouin (The King Baudouin stadium) in LĂ©opoldville, Congo (present day Kinshasa, Congo). Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba of the Republic of the Congo arrives in the stadium via limousine with another official. Congolese dancers in tribal attire perform traditional dances. Congo leaders arrive at the arena and take their places in stands. A performer wearing a grass skirt hangs and rocks from a rotating wooden prop. Congolese woman carries a baby on her back as she performs a group dance. A Congolese tribal boy wearing face paint beating drums. Prime Minister Lumumba listens to a politician speaking to him. Congolese dancers performing as a musician beats his drum. Congolese women wearing face paint dancing.
A sick refugee carried away on a litter in Leopoldville, Republic of Congo. A covered body carried down a plane. An ambulance drives away from the plane. George M Godley discusses with officers near the rear of TAC C-13OE plane.
Belgian soldiers load equipment and baggage onto a C -130 E plane and board it in Leopoldville, Republic of Congo. TAC C-130 E planes parked along the runway and tents erected at Ascension Island airstrip
Belgian soldiers on a rescue mission load equipment and baggage onto a C -13O E plane and board it in Leopoldville, Republic of Congo.
A B-26 K Cachita loaded with 2.75" FFARS parked at an airbase in Leopoldville, Republic of Congo. Plane taxis along the runway, takes off and in flight.
A C-13OE lands and taxis at Leopoldville airport in Republic of Congo. Injured Refugees taken off the plane on litters as medical staff takes a look at them. Marines make a human chain to block people from coming near the plane.
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