June 1948 to May 12, 1949, The USSR cut off access to the Western sectors of Berlin, situated in the Soviet occupation zone of Germany. The Western powers organized a massive airlift to supply West Berlin. In 1949 the Soviets lifted their ban. (2h 11min, jun 1, 1948 y – 5h 9min, may 17, 1949 y)
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2h 11min, jun 1, 1948 y
5h 9min, may 17, 1949 y
~ 11 months