While browsing my local aquatic shop I came across this interesting item in the Marine section.
I hope this is not a coincidence and wonder if the company is German, as a lot of Aquatic Marine suppliers are. Anyway made me smile

Yep, can see that without this device, the Airlift would have been a no goer; Lucius Clay would have packed his bags and gone home to Mama. No Operation Vittles/Plainfare.:p