National Geographic May 1949

Airlift to Berlin
A photo- essay tells the dramatic story of the airlift that delivered vital supplies to blockaded Berlin.
California, Horn of Plenty
In the one hundred years since the gold rush of 1844, California has risen from rags to postwar riches, a story unique in U. S. history.
Flags of the Americas
Various flags in use by different branches of the U. S. government are described along with their histories and uses. Flags from Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean are also described.
Goggle Fishing in California Waters
David Hellyer takes a stab at goggle fishing, the fine art of spearing fish while snorkeling, as practiced on the California coast.
A Woman Paints the Tibetans
During her career as a painter and illustrator, Lafugie spent several months in remote and forbidding parts of Tibet, painting the natives and their surroundings.