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As of May 2016, US Air Force Colonel Gail Halvorsen is still alive.
Known as Rosinenbomber (Candy Bomber), one of the things he was known for was dropping improvised parachutes full of candy out for the children in Berlin during the Berlin Blockade. He used his own candy from rations, and got donations from his friends. The children would often send the parachutes back with pictures and notes attached.
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Was the Andrea Gail ever recovered?
No, just remnants from it.
What three men founded the telegraph and Texas register?
Joseph Baker, Gail Borden, and Thomas H. Borden (see Marilyn McAdams Sibley, Lone Stars and State Gazettes: Texas Newspapers Before the Civil War. College Station: Texas A&M University Press, 1983.)
How did Luis de Moscoso die?
he did not die he vanished and now knew where he went but he is oversly dead
Why did Laura secord die?
Laura Secord died because of how old she was, she was 93
How did lasalle die?
Murdered
What nicknames does Gail Halvorsen go by?
John Halverson goes by The Hurricane.
Was Mercedes Simon inspired by Gail Halvorsen to become a pilot?
Mercedes Simon was inspired by Gail Halvorsen to become a pilot. Gail was nicknamed the chocolate pilot who touched the lives of many children.
Where does gail halvorsen live today?
Gail S. "Hal" Halvorsen was born October 10, 1920. As of March 2014 he is still alive, living in Utah, age 93.
Who is brian Philip Henry of nz?
Gail Halvorsen
When did Einar Halvorsen die?
Einar Halvorsen died in 1964.
When did Roald Halvorsen die?
Roald Halvorsen died in 2010.
When did Asbjørn Halvorsen die?
Asbjørn Halvorsen died in 1955.
When did Birger Halvorsen die?
Birger Halvorsen died in 1976.
When did Gunnar Halvorsen die?
Gunnar Halvorsen died in 2006.
When did Harald Halvorsen die?
Harald Halvorsen died in 1965.
When did Tor Halvorsen die?
Tor Halvorsen died in 1987.
When did Trond Halvorsen Wirstad die?
Trond Halvorsen Wirstad died in 1985.
