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Posted on 01/04/2009 5:00:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ The Berlin Airlift Part 4: The Legacy All info and photos from this website. Link to Part One Link to Part Two Link to Part Three
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THE AIRLIFT'S LEGACY The most obvious result of this confrontation was the 40-year Cold War with the Soviet Union, which ebbed with the construction of the Berlin Wall, and the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. The US also forged a newfound friendship with Germany, its former foe, and established the Federal Republic of Germany as a result. In addition, the North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) was formed as a result of the crisis.
Less politically, our aircraft and airway system we enjoy today was developed and perfected as a result of the Berlin Airlift. Ground Controlled Approach or GCA was greatly improved as a necessity for the aircraft to land in Berlin, and our air traffic control system is a direct development of that technology. Loading procedures and maintenance procedures are greatly improved as a result, too.
More importantly, the Berlin Airlift demonstrated the military need for Air Transport in addition to Bombers and Fighters. A result is the Air Mobility Command and aircraft like the C-141 Starlifter, the C-130 Hercules, the C-5 Galaxy, and our newest transport, the C-17 Globemaster III.
All of these political and logistical ideas came as a result of the resolve of the US, Great Britain, France, and Germany to resist totalitarian tactics and wage a battle of air transport. This battle saved over 2.5 million people without firing a single shot. In a matter of fifteen months in 1948-49, world history was changed by the greatest humanitarian aviation event in history, the Berlin Airlift. |
MEMORIALS: The Airlift Memorial at Rhein Main Air Base, Frankfurt, and on Luftbruckenplatz at Tempelhf Airport in Berlin. Each prong represents one of the 3 air corridors used during "Operation Vittles", and the names of the US and British Airmen killed in the process are inscribed on the base of each. |
31 Americans lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift, paying the ultimate price for the freedom of others. Let that not be forgotten.
1st Lt George B. Smith Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Captain James A. Vaughan New Haven, Connecticut |
Cpl Norbert H. Theis Cunningham, Kansas |
1st Lt Leland V. Williams Abilene, Texas |
1st Lt Eugene S. Erickson Collinsville, Illinois |
PFC Ronald E. Stone Mt. Sterling, Kentucky |
Mr Karl V. Hagen New York, New York |
Sgt Richard Winter Seattle, Washington |
1st Lt Ralph H. Boyd Fort Worth, Texas |
1st Lt Charles H. King Britton, South Dakota |
Captain Billy E. Phelps Long Beach, California |
1st Lt Craig B. Ladd Minneapolis, Minnesota |
1st Lt Robert W. Stuber Arlington, California |
1st Lt Willis F. Hargis Nacogdoches, Texas |
TSgt Charles L. Putnam Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Major Edwin C. Diltz Fayetteville, Texas |
TSgt Lloyd G. Wells San Antonio, Texas |
1st Lt Robert P. Weaver Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Captain Willian R. Howard Gunnison, Mississippi |
AD/3 Harry R. Crites, Jr. Lafayette, Indiana |
1st Lt Royce C. Stephens San Antonio, Texas |
Captain Joel M. DeVolentine Miami, Florida |
1st Lt Richard M. Wurgel Union City, New Jersey |
1st Lt Robert C. von Luehrte Covington, Kentucky |
1st Lt William T. Lucas Wilson, North Carolina |
1st Lt Lowell A. Wheaton, Jr. Corpus Christi, Texas |
2nd Lt Donald J. Leemon Green Bay, Wisconsin |
PFC Johnny T. Orms Rhein-Main Air Base |
Captain William A. Rathgeber Portland, Oregon |
TSgt Herbert F. Heinig Fort Wayne, Indiana |
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Sgt Bernard J. Watkins Lafayette, Indiana |
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(Thanks to Mr. Ronald Hirst of Wiesbaden, Germany for helping us obtain the photos of these heroes.) Resources:
Gail S. Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber
"To Save A City", Roger G. Miller, United States Air Force History and museums Program, 1998.
"MAC and the Berlin Airlift" by Roger D. Launius and Coy F. Cross III Military Airlift Command, 1998
"Over The Hump" William H. Tunner, 1964 Duell, Sloan and Pearce. New York.
Current news: Berlin's Tempelhof Airport to be closed (Thanks for the heads-up to this story, OldSarge!) |
Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families. This is a politics-free zone! Thanks for helping us in our mission! |
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:01:32 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: StarCMC; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; ...
Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC. Please thank her for todays thread.
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01/04/2009 5:03:47 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy - how's it going tonite?
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:05:24 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:06:16 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska
Thank you Starand you too Kathy
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01/04/2009 5:07:13 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
"31 Americans lost their lives during the Berlin Airlift, paying the ultimate price for the freedom of others. Let that not be forgotten."
Rest in Peace, heroes of the Berlin Airlift!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:08:16 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:08:49 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:08:58 PM PST
by
Tanniker Smith
(Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter. Before the late bell. When I close the door.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good eventide to thee, Lady Ms.B.!
*BOW*
How fare thee this eventide?
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:09:33 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa; MS.BEHAVIN
Beat Ya..
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:14:57 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Great pictures.
My father-in-law participated in the Berlin Air Lift. He talked about that thrill often his whole life.
He was a captain for Flying Tigers Freight Lines, I am not sure it was called that during the lift.
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01/04/2009 5:15:01 PM PST
by
svcw
(Great selection of gift baskets: http://baskettastic.com/)
To: SandRat
Yeah - I was off dithering on another thread. :)
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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01/04/2009 5:17:16 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
Prayers going up.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:19:20 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Aloha Night Owl!
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:21:00 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress! It's the sensible solution to restore Command to the People.)
To: All
A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are, God is, And all is well. Amen.
BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:24:51 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: BIGLOOK; SandRat; ConorMacNessa; MS.BEHAVIN; Tanniker Smith; svcw; HopeandGlory
Sorry guys and gals....my computer (or FR) decided that it didn’t want to play. It wouldn’t give me a reply box....finally, after a few harsh words, it has decided that we can continue.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:27:58 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Sorry guys and gals....my computer (or FR) decided that it didnt want to play. It wouldnt give me a reply box....finally, after a few harsh words, it has decided that we can continue. Maybe ya need a live chicken:-)
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:31:49 PM PST
by
alfa6
(One mans magic is another mans engineering... L.L.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; BIGLOOK; ConorMacNessa; MS.BEHAVIN; Tanniker Smith; svcw; HopeandGlory
We all know how you really fixed the computer bug
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:35:18 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: alfa6
LOL! Maybe that’s the ticket!! Good evening, alfa. Is your area involved in the gorebull warming? It was -24 here about 10am and has now warmed up to -10 at 4:35p.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:36:14 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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