1949 Press Photo R. Dabel & A. Zahl, 1st Drivers to Arrive at Hemelin Checkpoint

Photo shows Richard Dabel and Alfons Zahl (center), of the American Zone, are the first drivers to arrive at Hemelin Checkpoint on the Autobahn entry into the American sector, after lifting of the Blockade. Here the two men showered with gifts by jubilant Berliners.

Photo is dated 1949.

Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches.