The population of West Berlin at the time of the blockade and
airlift (1948-49) was about 2 million.
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The Berlin Airlift
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No. The Soviets instituted the Berlin blockade, so the allies
initiated the Berlin airlift to get supplies to civilians inside
the blockaded city.
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The Berlin Blockade (Airlift) lasted from June 1948 till May
1949. After the end of the blockade the allies continued to airlift
essentials into West Berlin to order to have a stockpile, just in
case the blockade was renewed (which didn't happen).