How many days did the Berlin Airlift last?
History hard Data from 1949
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The answer
463 days
The Berlin Airlift ran for 463 days, delivering over 2.3 million tonnes of supplies to a blockaded city. At its peak a plane landed in Berlin every 30 seconds, around the clock.
Where this number comes from
| Source | U.S. Air Force historical records |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 1949 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | days |
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