BERLIN AIRLIFT Documentary including Archive Film and Interviews Rare archive film and interviews with veterans tell the story of one of the greatest airborne operations of modern times. In June 1948, the Soviet Union blockaded Berlin, determined to finally drive the Allies from the city. But instead of backing down, the Americans, British and French embarked on a monumental operation to supply the besieged city entirely by air, flying huge numbers of transport planes into Berlin's airports ever

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18K views · 496 reactions | During the Berlin Airlift, this quiet park near Tempelhof was once lined with runway fog lights. And above it? U.S. pilots—the Candy Bombers—dropped chocolates and chewing gum on tiny parachutes for Berlin’s children. Today, it’s hard to imagine planes landing every 90 seconds right here. #berlin #coldwar ##tempelhoferfeld | Steve's Experience Berlin Tours | Facebook