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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: The Berlin Airlift, Part 4, The Legecy ~ December 26, 2011
Serving the Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | StarCMC

Posted on 12/25/2011 5:10:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!
 
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.
 
Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!
 
 
~ 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

 

 

Sgt Bernard J. Watkins
Lafayette, Indiana

 

 

 

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: MS.BEHAVIN

LOL! I seem to have just awoken. Good night and rest well, ms b. ((HUGS))


121 posted on 12/25/2011 10:42:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: AZamericonnie

Thanks, Connie, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Glad you had such a fun, and different day. It is always fun to start new “traditions”.


122 posted on 12/25/2011 10:55:21 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; BIGLOOK
Looks like everyone has retired for the night. Guess I'll do the same.

Goodnight and have a wonderful Monday! (If that's possible!) *HUGS*

123 posted on 12/25/2011 11:39:03 PM PST by oldteen
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To: oldteen
I'm working on getting some snow pictures downloaded between naps.

A good Monday IS possible...no work!! Long list of "me" stuff, but at home.

Good night and sleep tight, teen...*HUGS*... and Merry CHRISTmas!!

124 posted on 12/26/2011 12:43:40 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
no work

Only drawback to that is...gotta play catch up on Tuesday!

Merry CHRISTmas to you as well! Soon we'll be doing the Happy New Year thing! :)

I'm signing off for sure this time...lol. Night!

125 posted on 12/26/2011 1:00:57 AM PST by oldteen
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To: BIGLOOK
You figure out the rest.....

Oh my goodness....our thanks to the military personnel.

126 posted on 12/26/2011 1:02:39 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: oldteen

I brought stuff home....I won’t be a FULL day behind. LOL!!

Sleep tight!!


127 posted on 12/26/2011 1:23:23 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: AZamericonnie; StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

128 posted on 12/26/2011 2:55:16 AM PST by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


129 posted on 12/26/2011 2:55:38 AM PST by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Good morning, Ladies!

*HUGS*

Thanks very much for this outstanding Hall of Heroes thread, particularly the pictures of the 31 Fallen Heroes of the Airlift! Their service and sacrifice were a substantial contribution to this vital mission, so magnificently executed by the newly designated US Air Force. One of the shining moments that showed the United States at its best and most generous.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!
130 posted on 12/26/2011 4:48:19 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you had a nice Christmas and enjoy your visiting family.


131 posted on 12/26/2011 4:57:38 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...


132 posted on 12/26/2011 5:15:59 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Snacks?


133 posted on 12/26/2011 5:18:05 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Helloooooo, Early Birds!
Well, it's all over
plus it's Monday!
I think we ALL need more caffeine!
Have a great day...I'm gonna try!
All the returns and exchanges..oh, my!
((((hugs))))

134 posted on 12/26/2011 5:18:55 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. I never go online yesterday, so probably won't answer every ping.





135 posted on 12/26/2011 5:29:52 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: LUV W
Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

Hope you had a great Christmas! At the office this morning - the place is like a tomb - the city is deserted.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!
136 posted on 12/26/2011 5:31:24 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
Morning coffee bump.

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How's it going?

137 posted on 12/26/2011 5:35:19 AM PST by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Howdy, Conor! (((hugs)))

Well at least it’ll be quiet...you can get your stuff done! LOL!

Sorry you have to work, too!


138 posted on 12/26/2011 5:36:55 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: E.G.C.

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

Hope you had a very merry Christmas with your family...and Bo! :)


139 posted on 12/26/2011 5:38:08 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: LUV W
I'm just thankful for the steady employment - a lot of decent, hard-working people on the street!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!
140 posted on 12/26/2011 6:07:54 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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