The USSR creates a blockade of Berlin, preventing resources from coming in or out.
Goods are Packed
The Western Powers' begin to pack goods to be air-dropped into Berlin.
Success in Breaching the Blockade
The population of Berlin watches with glee as the NATO begins to fly goods into Berlin.
More Success
More happy people watch as supplies are airlifted into Berlin.
The Bird Watcher
This political cartoon portrays Josef Stalin preventing supplies from reaching the Berlin population.
Another Cartoon
This cartoon is a pretty accurate representation of exactly how the blockade incident transpired, as well as each powers' reaction to it.
Airlift Preparation
More US Airplanes are being prepared to fly supplies into Berlin.
Supply Drop
This image shows the supplies actually falling from the planes flying above Berlin.
The Berlin Airlift - Extra History
This video gives a great overall view of the Berlin Airlift, from beginning to end.
The Music Lesson
The Music Lesson or Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman by Jan Vermeer, is a painting of young female pupil receiving the titular music lesson. [more]
