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Pilots: Introduction
Chapter section from:
Airbridge to Berlin --- The Berlin Crisis of 1948,
its Origins and Aftermath
By D.M. Giangreco and Robert E. Griffin
© 1988
(Used with permission)
The pilots were the key players in this yearlong endeavor to keep the people of West Berlin from starvation. This humanitarian effort was a rewarding experience and a nice change from using their skills in a war environment. This was the first official campaign of the newly formed separate branch of the services---the United States Air Force.
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