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"The place of the exchange was chosen: it would be the former Canadian pavilion, now occupied by the administration of Parc Jean Drapeau. It was the Cuban ambassador to Ottawa, Jose Fernandez de Cossio, who proposed this rather unusual place of exchange. Before becoming Cuban ambassador to Ottawa, Jose Fernandez de Cossio directed the Cuban pavilion at Expo 67.
"So I proposed this formula: one of the islands of Expo 67 would be considered Cuban consular territory for the duration of the operation. There was a building big enough for that. Canada agreed. I sent a vice-consul there to take care of the operation," says Jose Fernandez de Cossio.
Gathered at the pavilion, the members of the Libération cell then board a military helicopter. The group heads to the airport in Dorval where for two days, a large Yukon-type military plane has been waiting for them."
And if you want to hear the words of a witness from that time, check out the link under the image and watch the interview with Mr. Robert Côté. It's fascinating to hear!
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