Full FAA Chronology at this link.
19470624: A reported sighting of “flying saucers” near Mt. Ranier, Wash., began widespread interest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) among the American public. In 1948, the Air Force began gathering data on UFO reports under its Project Blue Book. In 1969, a study sponsored by the Air Force rejected the theory that UFOs were extraterrestial visitors, and Blue Book was discontinued on December 17 of that year.
19480624: The Soviet Union stopped rail and road traffic between Berlin and the West. The Western Powers began airlifting vital supplies to the beleaguered city.
This Day in FAA History: June 24th
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