Key Information
Reference code
BERLIN AIRLIFT 23
Title
Interview with German civilian Manfred Knopf, [1997-1998]
Date(s)
- [1997 - 1998] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
24pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of interview with Manfred Knopf, German civilian, US sector of Berlin1945-1949, describing his childhood experiences, returning to Berlin from West Germany, attitudes to occupying forces, Soviet forces treatment of German women, post-war conditions in Berlin, mass graves, uprising in East Berlin-17 June 1953, rationing and the airlift operation. Mentions the memory of the 'candy bomber'(Lt Halvorsen) who dropped mini parachutes attached to parcels of candy for the children of Berlin. 24pp