Author: Margot Theis Raven
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Christi
Summary: A true story of a young German girl, Mercedes Simon, and of
the American pilot, Gail Havorsen, who shared hope and joy with the children of
West Berlin by dropping candy-filled parachutes during the airlift.
Review: Get the
Kleenex ready! This story is uplifting and heartwarming. This is
one of the lesser-known aspects of the Berlin Airlift
following World War II as seen through the eyes of a seven-year-old girl.
Operation Little Vittles was run by Lt. Gail Halvorsen who, out of
the goodness of his heart, began dropping candy in parachutes made from
handkerchiefs to the children of West Berlin .
It is a reminder that there are American soldiers who have provided a variety
of rescues for people in other countries, a reminder that every child is
important, and a reminder that one caring person can change the world. Have
your chocolate close by when you read this one.
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