Monument to the Airlift

The Monument to the Airlift in Berlin commemorates the successful NATO-led effort (the Berlin Airlift) from 1948-1949, when Allies supplied West Berlin by air during a Soviet blockade. The memorial features a prominent statue of a flying aircraft and symbolic design elements that honor the bravery and logistical achievement of aircrews who delivered essential supplies—food, fuel, and medicine—to the city under challenging conditions. It stands as a tribute to resilience, international cooperation, and the struggle for freedom during a critical Cold War moment.