Soviet artillery and Katyusha rockets pound Berlin during the Battle of #Berlin in April, 1945. | World War II History

Just over 70 years ago the U.S. began a series of logistical feats, delivering humanitarian aid to 2 million people over 11 months when the Soviets blockaded land routes into West Berlin. This effort, known as the “Berlin Airlift,” resulted in more than 2.3 million tons of cargo being delivered to the citizens in West Berlin. The #WingspanOfHope | Air Mobility Command