Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
During the years immediately after WWII ended there were no sweets in Russian-blockaded Berlin--no chocolate no candy no gum. Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen was a pilot who flew in emergency supplies to feed the two million Berlin citizens. One day he met a bunch of children and told them he'd drop candy and chewing gum---the signal would be the wiggling wings of his plane. The first donations were from the crew dropped with their handkerchief parachutes. As more and more people found out the donations and accolades began pouring in from the Allies as well as from personal letters addressed to Onkel Wackelflugel (Uncle Wiggly Wings) or Der Schokoladen-Flieger (The Chocolate Pilot). A fascinating true-life story of the man who started Operation Little Vittles as well as the Berlin children he influenced this biography is filled with photographs and written simply enough for even young children to be taken in by the care one man showed. 110 indexed pages softcover.
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During the years immediately after World War II, there were no sweets in Russian-blockaded Berlin. There was no chocolate, no candy, and no gum. Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen, a pilot, flew in emergency supplies to feed the two million Berlin citizens. One day, he met a group of children and told them that he would drop candy and chewing gum. The signal would be the wiggling wings of his plane.
The first donations were from the crew, who dropped them with handkerchief parachutes. As more and more people found out about the donations, the Allies and individuals started sending in their support and praise. Personal letters were addressed to Onkel Wackelflugel (Uncle Wiggly Wings) or Der Schokoladen-Flieger (The Chocolate Pilot).
This biography tells the fascinating true-life story of the man who started Operation Little Vittles and the impact he had on the Berlin children. It is filled with photographs and written in a simple manner that even young children can comprehend. The book has 110 indexed pages and is available in softcover.
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Grade: Grade 4-Grade 7
Brand: Charlesbridge
Publisher Date: 07/01/2010
Author: Michael O. Tunnell
Dimensions: 9 x 7.38
UPC: 9781580893374
Ages: 9-12
Pages: 110
