‘The victory Britain forgot’ – late Milford man sheds light on the Berlin Airlift in new podcast

That was the verdict of Sir John Curtiss who took part in The Berlin Airlift - one of the most critical standoffs in military history. To Sir John it was one of Britain’s finest moments, saving a city without firing a shot. Sir John Curtiss called The Berlin Airlift 'The Victory Britain Forgot.' Sir John was a huge family man“He was furious when the Post Office refused to issue the stamp. For the 50th anniversary they actually hosted around 1,500 veterans and family.”Sir John was also heavily involved in the British Berlin Airlift Association, giving talks about it to groups.