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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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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Relive history with our captivating poster prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases an iconic moment during the Berlin Airlift in 1949. German men are seen working diligently at the Headquarters of the USAFE 85th Air Depot-Wing, loading wooden crates onto trucks under the watchful gaze of American military personnel. The black and white image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time, providing a unique and striking addition to any room. Our high-quality poster prints are rights managed, ensuring authenticity and adding an air of sophistication to your space. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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