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Show The World Abroad Aii- Lilt Flew in 5500 Tons Coal on Birthday The Air Force celebrated its recent birthday by giving a birthday present that lilted the hearts of those in the western sector of llerlin. They made a special 21-hour effort to cany as much coal as pos.-ible, to be distributed among families with two or more children. During those. 21 hours, in spite of bad weather, they flew in more than oui) tons of coal. The Germans listened to tire loudspeakers announcing the, totals with all the excitement i of Americans following the , World Series. They were thrilled thrill-ed by the American ability to do the impossible, while the whole incident passed almost without notice in this country. The officer in charge of the airlift air-lift is nicknamed "Uncle Joe. (No relation to Moscow Joe). |
