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Douglas DC-4 / C-54 Skymaster
Airmen Loading a Douglas Dc-4 / C-54 Skymaster During the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing with a Dc-3 / C-47 Dakota Parked Behind Date: 1949
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1949 Aircraft Exterior Airliner Erding External Multiple Pistonprop Usaf
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1. Title: "A Moment of Relief: US Air Force Personnel Loading Cargo onto a DC-4 / C-54 Skymaster During the Berlin Airlift at Erding Air Base, Germany, 1949" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Berlin Airlift, as US Air Force personnel diligently load cargo onto a Douglas DC-4 / C-54 Skymaster at Erding Air Base, Germany, in 1949. The Skymaster, a military variant of the DC-4 civil airliner, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the US military during this critical period. With the Berlin Blockade cutting off access to the city, the US and its allies launched a massive airlift operation to supply the people of West Berlin with essential goods. In this image, we see the tireless effort of the airmen, as they carefully maneuver crates and supplies onto the aircraft's spacious cargo hold. The presence of a DC-3 / C-47 Dakota parked behind further underscores the scale of the airlift operation. 3. Keywords: 1949, USA, Air Force, USAF, Erding, AFB, Germany, German, multiple cargo loading, DC-4, C-54 Skymaster, pistonprop, airliner, aircraft, airplane, plane, exterior, view, aircraft, airplane, plane, military, cargo, loading, civil, relief, Berlin Airlift. 4. Context: The Berlin Airlift, also known as the Berlin Blockade and Lift, was a historic event that took place from June 1948 to May 1949. The Soviet Union blocked all land access to West Berlin, leaving the Western Allies to supply the city by air. The operation involved over 200,000 sorties, transporting 2.3 million tons of supplies to the city. The DC-4 / C-54 Skymaster was a crucial asset in this endeavor, with its large cargo capacity and piston-engine power enabling it to carry heavy loads over long distances. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the determination and resourcefulness of the US military during this pivotal moment in history.
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