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Friday, February 18, 2022

'Candy Bomber' who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies

DENVER -- U.S. military pilot Gail S. Halvorsen — known as the “Candy Bomber” for his candy airdrops during the Berlin airlift after World War II ended — has died at age 101. 

Halvorsen died Wednesday following a brief illness in his home state of Utah, surrounded by most of his children, James Stewart, the director of the Gail S. Halvorsen Aviation Education Foundation, said Thursday.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2022 at 9:31 AM

    Gently rise, good Colonel.

    https://youtu.be/qMkQExuzL_0

    WiscoDave

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    1. daniel_dayFebruary 18, 2022 at 8:19 PM

      Thank you for that, WiscoDave. That's a keeper.

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  2. Mark@BismarckFebruary 18, 2022 at 9:59 AM

    That man did a very good thing, a lesson we could all learn from.

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  3. FidelFebruary 18, 2022 at 10:13 AM

    Blue skies, and tailwinds, brother...

    Never mind that LightBringer™ misgendered him.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2022 at 11:14 AM

    RIP Colonel. Hand Salute. There aren't many that could claim the legacy you leave.

    Nemo

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  5. hjoer2321February 18, 2022 at 12:56 PM

    Bless his heart. Jesus saw what you did. He heartily approved. :)

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  6. grayjohnFebruary 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM

    Another American Legend gone. Rip Colonel Sir. A lot of former German kids will weep today.

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  7. BeansFebruary 18, 2022 at 2:07 PM

    One of the bright moments during an epic war. The Berlin Airlift was an amazing feat that should be taught.

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