Original b/w press photograph of an American transport plane en route to Tempelhof Airport in Berlin in 1948 or 1949. Reverse with handwritten editing instructions in red, restriction stamps and stamped date of newspaper publication (October 1, 1949). Also remains of a glued note (?). Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 17×22 cm. Frame size 27×32 cm.
In the early stages of the Cold War, from June 1948 to May 1949, the British-American 'Airlift' became crucial to the survival of West Berlin. The 'Airlift', which consisted of thousands of cargo planes shuttling supplies to the citizens of the western part of the divided city, became a necessity after the Soviet Union had blocked land access to West Berlin in the early summer of 1948.
This is an original b/w silver-gelatin press photograph from 1949, which appears somewhat yellowed. In addition, ordinary handling marks.
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