Berlin Airlift Survivor Douglas C-54 Skymaster "Spirit of Freedom"

Описание: A look inside and outside of the Douglas C-54D Spymaster "Spirit of Freedom" during the Community Days airshow at the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Airport.
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The aircraft is a flying exhibit commemorating the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49. At the 6:20 mark, go inside, the aircraft is filled with artifacts related to the Berlin Airlift.

Serial No. 22178 was delivered to the Army Air Corps in Sept. 1945 where she was assigned to Caribbean Division of the Air Transport Command, then to the Atlantic Division.

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In Oct. 1948, 43-17228 was transferred to the Berlin Airlift as part of the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron based at Rhein Main for six months.

In May, 1949, after a 1,000 hour inspection and overhaul, the aircraft was reassigned to the airlift with the 317th at Celle for three months, then the 513/313th.

See more about this aircraft at www.spiritoffreedom.org.

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