Gail S. Halvorsen collection, circa 1945-2004.

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Gail S. Halvorsen collection, circa 1945-2004.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367771367

Collection contains a variety of correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia mostly related to his role as the "Candy Bomber." One box includes parachutes used to drop candy to children during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949. The materials, dated from 1954 to 2004, relate to Havorsen's military career and the recognition and numerous awards he received for his kind actions during the Berlin Airlift. Also included is documentation for his autobiography "the Berlin Candy Bomber," which he published in 1990. Some of the letters and articles are in German. Much of the collection is newspaper clippings relating to Halvorsen's work as the candy bomber.

1 oversize folder (0.66 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7385167

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Halvorsen, Gail S.

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Gail S. Halvorsen was a pilot and served in the LDS Church. From the description of Gail S. Halvorsen collection, circa 1945-2004. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367771367 Gail S. Halvorsen (b. 1920) was a pilot and served in the LDS Church. Gail S. Halvorsen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up on small farms in Utah and Idaho. He earned a private pilot license under the non-college Civilian Pilot Training program in September of 1941. He j...