Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"

by Michael O. Tunnell

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After World War II the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To lift their spirits, he began dropping chocolate and gum by parachute. Michael O. Tunnell tells an inspiring tale of candy and courage, illustrated with Lt. Halvorsen's personal photographs, as well as letters and drawings from the children of Berlin to their beloved "Uncle Wiggly Wings."

Book Details

ISBN13	9781580893374
ISBN10	1580893376
Series/Work	OL15468805W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher	Charlesbridge
Language	ENG
Created At	January 30, 2025
Updated At	January 30, 2025
Last OL update	January 18, 2025

Subjects

Air pilots Air pilots, juvenile literature Berlin (germany) Berlin (germany), juvenile literature Biography Germany, history History Juvenile literature Military Air pilots United States United states, air force United states, air force, juvenile literature United States. Air Force. Military Airlift Command

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