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Gail Halvorsen

Acting
101 years oldSalt Lake City, Utah, USA

Biography

Gail Seymour Halvorsen (October 10, 1920 - February 16, 2022) 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

Personal Details

Born
October 10, 1920 - February 16, 2022 (age 101)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Known For
Acting