1media/Sunderland Flying Boat 2.jpeg2016-12-09T12:40:51-08:00The British Mission5image_header2016-12-12T19:24:53-08:00The RAF, or Royal Air force, were the first to respond to the drastic situation that occurred following the blockade. While the U.S. focused more on the land, the RAF began landing on the water. Not only did they provide their own share of goods and manpower, but they also extracted children from the war torn city to receive medical care. By the end of the lift, the RAF provided everything ranging from coal to cars.