Pre-Owned The Berlin Candy Bomber (Paperback) 088290616X 9780882906164

In 1948, during the Russian siege of Berlin, Gail Halvorsen was one of hundreds of US pilots involved in the airlift to bring food and supplies to the people of the divided city. When he came across a group of children, he was impressed to share with them the two sticks of gum he had in his possession, and he later promised to drop several small bundles of candy using parachutes crafted from handkerchiefs as he flew by. This moment of kindness grew into a world-famous operation named "Little Vittles" as Gail Halvorsen became the Candy Bomber and was soon dropping candy for children all over the city.The siege ended in 1949, but the story of "Uncle Wiggly Wings" and the candy-filled parachutes lives on--a symbol of human charity.Gail has received many awards for his efforts and was highlighted in the film Meet the Mormons. In this anniversary edition of The Berlin Candy Bomber, enjoy a foreword by Gerald R. Molen, producer of the award-winning film Schindler's List, and additional high-resolution images of Gail Halvorsen's life and Operation "Little Vittles."