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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Berlin Airlift, Part 4: The Legacy ~ December 24, 2012
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Posted on 12/23/2012 5:04:28 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ Part 4, The Legecy All info and photos from this website.
Link to Part 1 Link to Part 2 Link to Part 3 |
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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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To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; ...
TO THE
FREEPER CANTEEN
Twas The Night Before Christmas...
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
Our local DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Cloudy skies
with periods of rain this afternoon.
High 42F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
~ Tonight...Rain ending early.
Then remaining mainly cloudy. Low 36F.
Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.
Just dropping in the wish all my FR FRiends
a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
May your new year be happier and more prosperous than the last.
Mr. Beachy and I are off early to see The Hobbit,
so I can't hang around long.
Gotta get some breakfast and then off.
But will be back on Wed. morn.
Time for me to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are.
Keep your eyes on your monitor.
Cause......I'll be bock
Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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posted on
12/24/2012 3:47:22 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Lost: sense of humor. If found please return.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun
Christmas Eve coffee bump.
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. Merry Christmas!!!!!!
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posted on
12/24/2012 3:59:07 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
Merry Christmas EG ((HUGS))
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posted on
12/24/2012 4:14:24 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Lost: sense of humor. If found please return.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
A grand story of British and American will and ingenuity. Thanks for the pings.
To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...
...to all you Early Birds!
God bless us every one!
(((((BIG hugs)))))
The frenzy ends today! :)
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:03:06 AM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...
Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. º.
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:28:01 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
To: LUV W
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:32:45 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: LUV W
Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). 45º here this morning. During my ranger shift, there was a kid who missed a curve late yesterday and took out a transformer.
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:38:29 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))). I still have to wrap a few gifts today.
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:47:54 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun
Thank you for a great series.
Wishing the Canteen crew a Great CHRISTmas and a peaceful New year.
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:48:57 AM PST
by
moose07
(The truth will out, one day.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
When I was stationed in Berlin two of the most popular locations to re-enlist was Checkpoint Charlie and the Airlift Memorial.
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posted on
12/24/2012 7:05:55 AM PST
by
ops33
(Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/24/2012 3:05:49 PM PST
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Happy Christmas everyone.
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posted on
12/24/2012 5:36:51 PM PST
by
alarm rider
(Basically, we are toast.)
To: All; LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; tomkow6; E.G.C.
HO HO HO
Happy Christmas Eve To All
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posted on
12/24/2012 6:24:09 PM PST
by
MEG33
To: alarm rider
Merry Christmas, AR!!
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posted on
12/24/2012 6:24:27 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
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posted on
12/24/2012 6:52:37 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: LUV W; All
Thank you for that beautiful music.
Wishing your family and the Great Canteen Family Merry CHRISTmas!!!
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posted on
12/24/2012 9:36:22 PM PST
by
Diver Dave
(Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
To: Diver Dave
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Dave! God bless and Merry Christmas! :)
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posted on
12/24/2012 9:44:39 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy, thank you for the stirring history of the Berlin Airlift and to all of the heroes who made it possible.....and successful.
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