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To: Kathy in Alaska
I have two stories about the airlift.

Stalin knew it was over when the first aircraft arrived with fresh stawberries.

The general who had made the airlift from India to China over the hump successful in WW II was assigned the job.

12 posted on 12/11/2022 5:44:16 PM PST by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: Retain Mike
Welcome to the Canteen, Retain Mike, and thanks for the stories. Fresh strawberries, heh? That could do it. LOL!

And we thank you for your service to our country.


19 posted on 12/11/2022 6:27:47 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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