Gail Halvorsen grew up a hardworking Utah farm boy who dreamed of flying. During the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, moved by children who begged for freedom rather than candy, he began dropping gum and chocolate on handkerchief parachutes—launching "Operation Little Vittles" and earning the name "Uncle Wiggly Wings." This warm autobiography traces his life from Rigby, Idaho, to the skies over Berlin and a lifetime of service, illustrating how small acts of kindness and simple decisions can change the world. The true story behind the beloved 'Candy Bomber' who lifted a war-torn city's children with two sticks of gum A humble Utah farm boy becomes a legend honored by presidents, mayors, and generals Shows how one small decision can change the course of history—perfect for youth and Scouts Ties personal faith and 'service before self' to a real, world-changing act of kindness ““It feels a lot better to feed them than it does to kill them.””Perfect for a reader who loves inspiring true stories of WWII-era heroism, aviation, and humanitarian kindness—and Latter-day Saint families looking for a faith-affirming real-life role model.
![The Berlin Candy Bomber [Paperback] Halvorsen, Gail S.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0026/8635/3481/files/51x38y7apzl.jpg?v=1751221696&width=480)