50th anniversary of airlift: Raisin Bomber in Berlin

Surrounded by journalists, a Raisin Bomber type Douglas C-54 is standing in front of the hangars of Berlin Tempelhof airport, on 11 May 1998. The historical plane Spirit of Freedom, which flew food and relief supplies to the city during the Berlin Blockade 50 years ago, was among others flown by Candy Bomber Pilot Gail Havorsen

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50th Airlift Blockade Flew Flown Gail Hangars Journalists Raisin Remembrance Tempelhof

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