Candy Bomber : The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
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Hope by Parachute: the story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot.
Candy Bomber could be a great read for anyone interested in heartwarming stories of compassion and humanity amidst war and destruction. The unique gesture of bringing hope to children by dropping chocolate and chewing gum through Operation Little Vittles could make the readers emotionally connected to the story. The archive photographs, personal photographs, letters, and documents included in the book make it a distinctive way to learn about an inspiring contribution to the rebuilding of a country after war.
Candy Bomber : The Story of the Berlin Airlift's "Chocolate Pilot"
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ISBN: 9781580893374
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM90.21 MYR
Authors:
Michael O. Tunnell
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Date of Publication: 2010-07-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 2510 readers)
Description
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.Illustrated with archival photographs, personal photographs from Lt. Gail Halvorsen—the Chocolate Pilot—letters, and documents, Candy Bomber is an important and interesting addition to studies of World War II.
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