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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: The Berlin Airlift, Part 4, The Legecy ~ December 26, 2011
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| StarCMC
Posted on 12/25/2011 5:10:00 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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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))
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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.~))
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”.
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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.~))
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*
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posted on
12/25/2011 11:39:03 PM PST
by
oldteen
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!!
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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.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
no workOnly 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!
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posted on
12/26/2011 1:00:57 AM PST
by
oldteen
To: BIGLOOK
You figure out the rest..... Oh my goodness....our thanks to the military personnel.
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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.~))
To: oldteen
I brought stuff home....I won’t be a FULL day behind. LOL!!
Sleep tight!!
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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.~))
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?
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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)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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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)
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!
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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!)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you had a nice Christmas and enjoy your visiting family.
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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.~))
To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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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.~))
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?
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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.~))
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))))
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posted on
12/26/2011 5:18:55 AM PST
by
luvie
(This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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.
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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.)
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!
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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!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
Morning coffee bump.
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How's it going?
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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)
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!
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posted on
12/26/2011 5:36:55 AM PST
by
luvie
(This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
To: E.G.C.
Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))
Hope you had a very merry Christmas with your family...and Bo! :)
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posted on
12/26/2011 5:38:08 AM PST
by
luvie
(This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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!
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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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