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Airmen Packing Wooden Crates During Operation Vittles ?
Airmen Packing Wooden Crates During Operation Vittles the Berlin Airlift at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the tireless efforts of the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel during Operation Vittles, the Berlin Airlift of 1949. The scene unfolds at the Headquarters of the USAF 85th Air Depot-Wing, located at Erding Air Base in Germany. The image shows a team of Airmen meticulously packing wooden crates, each one carefully secured with twine and labeled with destination information. The crates are filled with essential supplies, including food, fuel, and other necessities, intended for the beleaguered residents of West Berlin, who were isolated from the rest of West Germany due to the Soviet Union's blockade of the city's roads and railways. The Berlin Airlift, which lasted from June 1948 to May 1949, was a remarkable feat of logistical ingenuity and determination. US, British, and French forces flew more than 270,000 flights, transporting over 2.3 million tons of supplies to the city, ensuring that its inhabitants did not succumb to starvation or despair. The Airmen in this photograph embody the spirit of resilience and selflessness that defined the Berlin Airlift. Their focused expressions and determined body language convey the gravity of the situation and the importance of their mission. The wooden crates, stacked high and ready for loading, symbolize the mountain of supplies that would be transported to West Berlin over the next year, keeping its people alive and sustaining their hope during a time of great uncertainty. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the US Air Force during the Berlin Airlift and the vital role that airlift operations play in maintaining global security and stability.
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