The Berlin Airlift: a mission of mercy that changed history. From June 1948 to May 1949, planes flew nonstop to feed a city under siege. Over 2.3 million tons of aid. No weapons fired. Just unwavering resolve. The Soviets gave up. Freedom endured. And one pilot’s candy drops gave thousands of children something to smile about. | Lost in History

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

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, one of the largest humanitarian aid missions in history! From June 1948 to September 1949 US, UK, and other allied forces delivered 2.3 million tons of food, fuel and supplies to West Berlin https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3439311/remembering-the-epic-triumph-of-the-berlin-airlift-secretary-kendall-airlift-pa/ | United States Air Force