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German Men with Wooden Crates During the Berlin Airlift ?
German Men with Wooden Crates During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949
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Experience history in a whole new way with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection is a captivating puzzle depicting "German Men with Wooden Crates During the Berlin Airlift" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image, taken in 1949 at the Headquarters of the USAFE 85th Air Depot-Wing, offers a unique glimpse into history. Assemble this intricately designed puzzle to bring this powerful moment in time to life in your own home. Perfect for history enthusiasts, puzzle collectors, or anyone seeking a challenging and rewarding activity. Immerse yourself in history with Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of German men are seen working diligently at the Headquarters of the USAF 85th Air Depot-Wing in Erding, Germany, during the Berlin Airlift of 1949. The Berlin Airlift was a historic operation that took place from June 1948 to May 1949, when the Soviet Union blocked all land and water routes to West Berlin in an attempt to force the Western Allies to withdraw from the city. In response, the United States and its allies launched a massive airlift to supply the people of West Berlin with food, fuel, and other essential supplies. The men in the photograph are carefully loading wooden crates onto a pallet, likely in preparation for being loaded onto an aircraft. The crates are stacked high, and the men work with a sense of urgency, knowing that every minute counts in this humanitarian mission. In the background, the silhouette of a C-54 Skymaster aircraft can be seen, ready to take off and deliver the much-needed supplies to West Berlin. The scene is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Allied forces during the Berlin Airlift. Despite the challenges posed by the harsh weather conditions, limited resources, and the constant threat of Soviet interference, the Allies persevered and managed to fly over 200,000 flights, delivering more than 2.3 million tons of supplies to West Berlin. This photograph captures a moment in history when the power of human resilience and the might of the air force came together to overcome adversity and ensure the survival of a city.
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