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It should be noted that the usaaf did the majority of operations and not the raf, logistically 4 the british scrapping a lot of the force in 46/47 did not help,and even contractors were hired 2 plug logistical gaps in ops, these were given approx. 40 pounds per flight, a lot of money, at that time period .!!! 4/5
Nachtjager02 3 years ago 2
I think that is a fair comment. The post-war period found Britain to be practically bankrupt. As I noted above, we owe a lot to the USA for propping us up and providing us with economic and military support (protection?).
Very interesting point about the hiring of private contractors and the plugging of logistical gaps, it really reminds me of the current semi-privatised train system we currently struggle with. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
godbluff68 3 years ago
i had to watch this for school but i have to say it's very interesting
chocolaterain2233 3 years ago
Thanks for making this fine British historical film available!
Pure Cold War 'You Were There' perspective. Great job!
dennytime2689181 4 years ago
Thank you very much for the comment. I grew up in the eighties from what could be perceived as a left of centre background. This meant that acheivements such as the airlift were often ignored in an attempt to paint the West and America in particular as the pinnacle of all that is bad. But of course this is not the case. No matter which way it is spun, the West (and the world in general) owes much to America and I felt that this would go some way to balancing the scales.
godbluff68 4 years ago
How refreshing ! A left of center raised person that doesn't hate the USA. You vid posting is a great effort, got 5 stars from me.
NamVetBuck 2 years ago
I think that too much is made of 'bad old Uncle Sam'. So many of those that I know constantly complain and belittle America. They do so whilst wearing their 501's, listening to Nirvana, John Lee Hooker or The New York Dolls (depending on age), and after digesting Noam Chomsky or Kurt Vonnegut. Like any country their is good and bad. How long will it take for the UK to get a Bazza Obama?
godbluff68 2 years ago
I cannot believe that I typed 'their' instead of 'there'. Bloomin' flippin' 'eck! It was my forebears that spawned the language I am writing in!
godbluff68 2 years ago
As an ally ...I wouldn't wish the Empty Suit in Chief on you...unless you were an enemy ! Cheers !
NamVetBuck 2 years ago