Operation Vittles

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Operation Vittles was the campaign of delivering supplies by air during the Berlin Blockade. It differed from conventional air transport operations, exploiting the short routes. If an aircraft missed a landing for any reason other than a life-threatening emergency, it was not to attempt to make another landing pass in that cycle, but return to its home. The lack of disruption resulting from no need to stack aircraft allowed a much faster rate of cargoes through the entire system. The technique is associated with MG William Tunner, USAF.