Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

 Photo Collection
 AirBridge to Berlin
 Road to Confrontation
 Who's Who During Big 4
 Political Activity Resumes
 Who's Who in New Berlin Governments
 Background on Conflict with USSR
 Eye of the Storm
 Marshall Plan
 The Airlift Begins
 Pilots
 Chocolate Flier
 Grateful Berliners
 Lighter Side (Cartoons)
 "Operation Vittles" Gets Organized
 Winter Campaign
 Blockade Lifted
 Aftermath 1949 -- 1959
 Photo Collection
A controlled Approach unit at Tempelhof designed in sections to facilitate movement.

A controlled Approach unit at Tempelhof designed in sections to facilitate movement.


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The Tempelhof Flight Operation Desk


Air traffic controlers at Tempelhof

Air traffic controlers at Tempelhof


One of forth lights placed in two, 20-lights, parallel rows ighting a 3000 foot approach to the main runway at Tempelhof. The towers used as platforms for the lights were manufactured from runway matting. The reason for its great height is so the approach lights are not blocked from sight by the tall buildings around the airport.

One of forth lights placed in two, 20-lights, parallel rows ighting a 3000 foot approach to the main runway at Tempelhof. The towers used as platforms for the lights were manufactured from runway matting. The reason for its great height is so the approach lights are not blocked from sight by the tall buildings around the airport.

A synthetic trainer, once used to train bombardiers during World War II, was adapted to instruct pilots in navigation to Berlin in all kinds of weather.

A synthetic trainer, once used to train bombardiers during World War II, was adapted to instruct pilots in navigation to Berlin in all kinds of weather.


A student pilot receiving radar instructions for his simulated flight down an airlift corridor.

A student pilot receiving radar instructions for his simulated flight down an airlift corridor.


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The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
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Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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