“I’ll miss his goodness in the world.”
That was the immediate text I took in from a friend after learning the news that Col. Gail Halvorsen, aka “The Candy Bomber,” had died Wednesday at the age of 101.
The Goodness of Colonel Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber
With the legendary WWII veteran’s passing at age 101, we reflect on his special service in the Berlin Airlift.
Key Takeaways:
- Colonel Gail Halvorsen, famously known as "The Candy Bomber," passed away at the age of 101.
- During the Berlin Airlift after World War II, Halvorsen started "Operation Little Vittles," dropping candy attached to miniature parachutes for German children, earning him his enduring nickname and hero status.
- His act of kindness made him a beloved figure, and he was widely celebrated, including at the 70th-anniversary commemoration of the Berlin Airlift in 2019, where he flew with crews honoring his legacy.
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