During the airlift, over 2.3 million tons of fuel, food and supplies were delivered to West Berlin in over 278,000 airdrops, according to a history of the campaign, by the U.S. Department of Defense.

BERLIN, May 28, 1949 (UP) - Western Berlin fell back upon the Anglo-American airlift for sustenance today in the face of a Soviet-inspired rail blockade intended to smash the eight-day strike of ...

Seventy-five years ago, the U.S. Air Force orchestrated the greatest humanitarian airlift in history to keep the citizens of West Berlin from starving, and give them hope.

The United Nations Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, by nearly 50 nations in California. Signed at the historic Veterans’ ...

Tempelhof Airport (Berlin) Tempelhof Airport stands as a symbol of resilience in Berlin's tumultuous history. During the ...

Berlin airlift began June 26, 1948 Over the course of 15 months in 1948-49, the United States and our allies delivered 2.3 million tons of food, fuel and supplies to the people of West Berlin ...

A 22-year old drama student from Elephant and Castle is hosting a brand new podcast series which shines a light ...

Berlin Airlift reunion of sorts Two ex-residents meet general who played key role. By Aaron Mackey Arizona Daily Star Jan 15, 2008 Jan 15, 2008; 1 of 2 ...

Berlin remembers the Airlift in many ways, here are some: places, planes and cans.