This trip in 1957 was one of the most heartwarming experiences I have ever had. German children in the plane seemed to explain, in a stronger way, the reason for the Kinderlift. Just showing the planes, or the mechanics, would not be as interesting as the human side of the operation. The Kinder were lifted from East Berlin to Hanover. From there, they were driven to the homes of those who had agreed to take them for several weeks as a vacation. This is also a rehearsal of the Berlin Airlift to serve as a reminder to the Russians that it can be activated at anytime.