Berlin Airlift

"Die Trümmerfrauen" sorting out whole bricks which will be used for the construction of Tegel Airfield. The women did what was typically men work. They spent long hours at sorting and clearing rubble, and gained more ration
card privileges.

Photo Courtesy Of The Stars and Stripes

A view of the new 5500-foot
airstrip at Tegel Airfield in the French Sector of Berlin. Built of crushed brick rubble from the streets of Berlin and asphalt flown in the "Vittles" aircraft, the runway was officially opened November 5, when Lt. Gen. John K. Cannon, USAFE Commander, and Maj. Gen. William H. Tunner, Airlift Task Force Commander, made the first landing to attend field dedication ceremonies. The general's plane also brought in the first "Vittles", a cargo of cheese. Lights were constructed along for night work dur

Record Group 342-G 24-69152 AC

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