Berlin Airlift Device

The Berlin Airlift Device[1] is miniature gold airplane[2] that was awarded for wear on occupation medals and ribbons issued to United States Armed Forces service personnel for participation in or in direct support of, the Berlin airlift during the Cold War.

[3] The Berlin Airlift Device is awarded for service of 92 consecutive days with a unit credited with participation in the Berlin airlift, or by competent field authority on an individual basis within the period June 26, 1948 to September 30, 1949 inclusive.

[4] The device is a gold colored metal miniature of a Douglas C-54 cargo airplane.

When worn on the suspension ribbon, the device is pinned above[5] the Germany medal clasp.

The 31 American service personnel and one Army civilian worker of the 101 persons who lost their lives mostly due to plane crashes during the Berlin airlift were awarded the Medal of Humane Action posthumously.