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Luftbrückendenkmal
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Luftbrückendenkmal

Memorial to the Berlin Airlift

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The Berlin Airlift Memorial commemorates those lost during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949. Designed by Eduard Ludwig and constructed in 1951, it honors the crew members who gave their lives for Berlin's freedom. Made from concrete, the sculpture bears the inscription: 'They gave their lives for the freedom of Berlin in service of the Airlift'.

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Founded
1951
Architect
Eduard Ludwig
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible

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