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Sunderlands Join the Berlin Airlift with Heavy Freight Runs
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1948

Sunderlands Join the Berlin Airlift with Heavy Freight Runs

On 5 July 1948 RAF Sunderland flying boats began Berlin Airlift runs, using water access to carry heavy freight into the blockaded city.

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On 5 July 1948 RAF Sunderland flying boats began Berlin Airlift runs, using water access to carry heavy freight into the blockaded city.
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