Berlin Airlift

Instead, the USA and Britain organised the Berlin Airlift. Agreed air corridors remained available, allowing aircraft to carry food and fuel from western Germany into West Berlin. American flights began on 26 June 1948, followed by the British operation two days later.

The Western Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift. Rather than abandon the city or force their way through the blockade on the ground, they flew in food, fuel and other necessities.

The Berlin Airlift began on 26 June 1948. American and British aircraft carried essential supplies into West Berlin. Building Tegel airport increased the city’s capacity to receive flights.