Gail Halvorsen
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| Gender | Female |
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| Date of birth | October 10,1920 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Salt Lake City |
| Utah | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Berlin airlift | |
| Years of service | 1942−1974 |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Meritorious Service Medal | |
| Congressional Gold Medal | |
| Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | |
| Died | Provo |
| Utah | |
| United States | |
| Movies/Shows | Meet the Mormons |
| Gail S Halvorsen: The Berlin Candy Bomber | |
| Berlin Airlift: First Battle of the Cold War | |
| Spouse | Alta Jolley |
| Lorraine Pace | |
| Parents | Luella Spencer Halvorsen |
| Basil K | |
| Books | The Berlin Candy Bomber |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 965465 |
Gail Halvorsen Life story
COL Gail Seymour “The Candy Bomber” Halvorsen was a senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force. He is best known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber" or "Uncle Wiggly Wings" and gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949.
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