§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. [34762]
§ Dr. ReidI am glad to say that the courage of those who took part in the Berlin Airlift, and the success of the operation to sustain the people of Berlin and their freedom, will be celebrated by a series of events in Berlin over the summer.
RAF bands will play at the traditional wreath laying ceremony and at various concerts. The Queen's Colour Squadron and aircraft from squadrons associated with the airlift will participate in events and ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the airlift. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota will fly in the colours of a squadron that flew in the airlift.