57K views · 525 reactions | “People of this world, look upon this city and see that you should not and cannot abandon this city and this people.” Ernst Reuter, Mayor of West Berlin. On #ThisDayinHistory 70 years ago, the Berlin Airlift begins. | HISTORY | Facebook

4.9K views · 118 reactions | The Berlin Airlift was a remarkable story of ingenuity and heroism. In response to a Soviet blockade, Britain and its allies fuelled Berlin by air. The operation involved over 500,000 tons of cargo and lasted almost a year. As a result, 39 British airmen sadly lost their lives. In May 1949, the Soviets finally lifted the blockade, prompting the formation of #NATO. | Ministry of Defence | Facebook

107K views · 2K reactions | Almost 50% of Britain’s contribution to the Berlin Airlift was delivered by the Avro York - close on 1,000,000 tonnes. #berlin #airlift #avro #york #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook