Sep 23, 20261 min read
Meet Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber over Berlin
In 1948, a pilot named Gail Halvorsen dropped candy on handmade parachutes to Berlin's children, creating Operation Little Vittles.
Meet Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber over Berlin.
The promise at Tempelhof Airport
In 1948, Berlin's kids waited by Tempelhof Airport. Gail promised them candy, then returned with a surprise.
Candy drops from the sky
He dropped candy on tiny handmade parachutes. Children knew Gail's plane when he wiggled its wings.
Operation Little Vittles
His candy drops became Operation Little Vittles.
