Berlin – Scott # 9N170
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1959 Berlin 25 Pf black and carmine “Berlin Airlift” (Scott #9N170), MNH; a striking and dynamic tribute to the courage and endurance that sustained Berlin’s freedom during the blockade years.
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Berlin – Scott #9N170, MNH
Issued in 1959, this 25 Pfennig commemorative from West Berlin honors the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift (Luftbrücke 1948–1949)—one of the most dramatic humanitarian and logistical efforts of the Cold War. The design features a powerful upward view of aircraft in formation, symbolizing the relentless Allied flights that sustained Berlin during the Soviet blockade.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N170
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Denomination: 25 Pf
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Design: Airlift aircraft ascending in formation
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Color: Black and carmine
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Designers: R. Gerhardt (artist), E. Falz (engraver)
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1959
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Inscription: “Luftbrücke 1948–1949 / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”
Historical Context:
Following the Soviet blockade of West Berlin, Allied aircraft from the United States, Britain, and France delivered vital food, fuel, and supplies for nearly a year—keeping two million residents alive and free. The Berlin Airlift became a defining moment of Western solidarity and resistance against Soviet aggression, cementing Berlin’s symbolic role in the Cold War.
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