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On September 30 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end. The Airlift started in June 1948 after the Soviet Union blocked all ground traffic into West Berlin which was located entirely within the Russian zone of occupation in Germany. Over the next 15 months over 250,000 flights transported over 2 million tonnes of supplies. The Airlift was predominantly supported by the United States Airforce, alongside support from British, Australian, Canadian, South African and New Zealand airforces. Even though the Soviet blockade ended in May 1949 flights continued until September in order to stockpile essential supplies. According to the image shown here, from a New Zealand Defence Force file titled Intelligence and Appreciations - Germany - Berlin Airlift, three New Zealand planes were involved in the airlift in July 1949. The letter, from the British government, states that New Zealand support for the airlift was required until early September 1949. Archives New Zealand has two other files on the Berlin Airlift and the use of New Zealand forces which may include details on the specific planes used: archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=20218944 - Pay and Allowances - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] - Berlin Air Lift (R20218944) archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23566732 - Operations - Berlin Airlift (R23566732) File Reference for Image - ABFK 19754 W5767 55 32/4/3 part 1 Intelligence And Appreciations - Germany - Berlin Airlift (R23447284) - archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=23447284 All three files noted above are open access and can be seen in the Wellington Reading Room. Material from Archives New Zealand |
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