Berlin Airlift 70 years on

In the spring of 1948, the Soviet Union blockaded all supply routes to West Berlin.

‘Rosinenbomber‘ im Landeanflug Source: AP

In the city's time of need, the Western powers and Australia embarked on a historic rescue mission: an airlift for Berlin’s more than 2 million inhabitants.

geteiltes Berlin Source: J.Knappe