Berlin Airlift model aeroplanes, 1948-9 C016 / 4230
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Berlin Airlift model aeroplanes, 1948-9 C016 / 4230
Berlin Airlift model aeroplanes. Children playing with model aeroplanes near Berlins Tempelhof Airport during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-9. This was a response to the Berlin Blockade, an attempt by the Soviet Union to gain complete control of the German capital which had been divided between the USA, the UK, France, and the USSR following World War II. Over 200, 000 flights of cargo planes by the Western Allies over 15 months ensured that the blockade failed. Here, the children are playing with model US Air Force planes in a game called Luftbrucke (air bridge). The model US planes were sold in German toy shops throughout the western sector of Berlin
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1900s 1940s 1948 1949 Aeroplanes Aircraft Airplane Airplanes Aviation Berlin Boys Cargo Child Children Cold War German Germany Logistical Logistics Mats Military Models Plane Planes Playing Propaganda Soviet Union Supplies Toys Transport Transportation United States Air Force Us Air Force Usaf Ussr Allied Powers Berlin Airlift Berlin Blockade
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the Berlin Airlift of 1948-9. In response to the Soviet Union's attempt to gain control over divided Berlin, the Western Allies embarked on an extraordinary logistical operation known as Operation Vittles. Over 200,000 cargo flights were conducted by the United States Air Force and its allies over a span of 15 months, ensuring that the blockade failed. In this heartwarming scene near Berlin's Tempelhof Airport, children are seen engrossed in a game called Luftbrucke (air bridge), playing with model US Air Force planes. These miniature aircrafts were sold in German toy shops throughout the western sector of Berlin, serving as both entertainment for young minds and symbols of hope during challenging times. The image not only showcases innocent joy but also represents resilience and unity against adversity. The presence of these model aeroplanes serves as a reminder of how technology and transportation played crucial roles in overcoming political barriers during this period. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it stands as a testament to human determination and cooperation amidst geopolitical tensions. It reminds us that even during turbulent times, children find solace in play while unwittingly becoming part of historical narratives that shape our world.
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