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Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot
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053104
ISBN
9781580893374
Grade 4-8
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Description
How much do you know about the Berlin Airlift? Not much, if you're like me. After WWII, the Soviet Russians attempted to manipulate the Americans, British, and French out of Berlin by closing all ground supply routes effectively laying siege to the city. But the air was still open! This is the story of Lt. Gail Halvorsen, a USAF pilot who participated in the delivering of supplies to Berlin by dropping chocolate and other candies from his C-54 Skymaster much to the delight of German children! 104 pgs. Chad
Publisher's Description of Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot
One WWII pilot’s mission to lift the spirits of children living in war-torn Berlin in 1945 comes to life in this moving middle-grade historical account. 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 bring a bit of hope, he began dropping chocolate and chewing gum by parachute.
What began as a one-time gesture of compassion turned into an official U.S. Air Force operation. “Operation Little Vittles” grew, as more and more pilots volunteered to drop the parachutes, and donations of candy and cloth poured in from all over. This inspiring story of one man’s contribution to the rebuilding of a country after war is a unique look at history.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Charlesbridge |
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781580893374 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7188 |
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