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Every other week, we'll be re-releasing an episode we think deserves more attention. Today, we'll hear about The Candy Bomber. After World War Two, Germany was split up and occupied by the United States, France, Britain and the Soviet Union. In June of 1948, the U.S., France, and Britain announced they were creating a unified West German currency. Joseph Stalin opposed this unification, and cut off land routes from Berlin to West Germany. In order to bypass the land routes, bombers transported supplies (primarily food) and delivered them to West Berlin in what was called Operation Vittles. Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen was one of several pilots recruited to fly these missions. One day, after sneaking out and flying to Berlin for some R&R, COL Halvorsen met some local children who were survivors of the war. Talking with them changed his life, and he decided he wanted to do something to help them. He returned to base, gathered as much candy and gum as he could, fashioned parachutes with handkerchiefs, and put all the goodies inside. The next day, he flew over West Berlin and dropped the parachutes full of candy out of his bomb bay. The children were delighted. COL Halvorsen did this several more times, and gained international acclaim for his actions. To learn more about COL Halvorsen, check out his book, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Esta semana, en un nuevo episodio de Rebelión Sónica, los invitamos a escuchar música del nuevo disco de la importante banda alemana Einstürzende Neubauten, “Rampen (apm: alien pop music)”. De acuerdo a un comunicado publicado por el grupo liderado por Blixa Bargeld, “siempre hemos improvisado, en el escenario, en el pasado más que ahora, en el pasado realmente sólo eso, en un pasado muy lejano. Luego, con el creciente inventario de materiales y canciones, las improvisaciones disminuyeron, pero siempre permaneció como parte de nuestros conciertos. En el lenguaje de Neubauten, estas improvisaciones frente al público se llamaban y se siguen llamando “Rampen”. “Rampa” en el sentido de acelerar”. Más adelante el texto señala que “Esto significa: las versiones publicadas -en el nuevo disco- no son presentaciones en vivo, para muchos ni siquiera hubo una grabación en vivo con la calidad adecuada, sino que son encarnaciones reconstruidas en el estudio, mejoradas y con letras de esos Rampen (…) Después de la gira de 2022, durante la cual, por supuesto, tocamos un Rampe en casi todos los shows, decidimos desarrollarlos, o lo mejor de ellos, en un álbum completo. De estas grabaciones de gira de 23 Rampen, seleccionamos 14 y las reelaboramos pieza por pieza en el estudio Candy Bomber de Berlín, en la primavera y principios del verano de 2023”. La forma en que trabajamos en el estudio no es muy diferente a la de los Beatles o cualquier otra banda hace 60 años: estamos todos en la misma habitación y grabamos las canciones juntos. Claro, hay sobregrabaciones y ediciones, pero son esencialmente grabaciones "en vivo". Mejoramos, cambiamos, descartamos y en algún momento lo tenemos. Al final terminamos 15 Rampen, uno de los cuales se escapó espontáneamente en el estudio (“Planet Umbra”). Un álbum doble: música pop alienígena”, remata la declaración. Rebelión Sónica se transmite por radio Rockaxis los jueves a las 10 y 22 horas, con la conducción de Héctor Aravena.
For An Army of Normal Dead Folks, Larry Reed brings us the story of the pilot who dropped sweets & hope to the children of Berlin.Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1948, during the Berlin Airlift, A US Pilot started Bombing the Children of Berlin....with Candy. email: thehistoricalcrimespodcast@yahoo.com If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe
The incredible story of "The Candy Bomber" Gail Halvorsen embodies the power of small acts of kindness during immense adversity. His actions not only boosted morale during the massive Berlin Airlift operation, but left a lasting legacy inspiring future generations to perform humanitarian service. Rhonda Perkes promotes this Saturday’s Candy Bomber Foundation Gala. The event is hosted in Gail Halvorsen's honor and is open to all to join.
Deep dive into the news of today with Boyd Matheson. Rep. John Curtis joins to talk about the new conservation bills that have been passed and our duties to the land. The polls show President Biden is falling behind the presidential race according to Brett Samuels. Learn about where morality is in higher education with Jeffrey Bilbro. This week is the 75th anniversary of the “Candy Bomber” and Rhonda Perkes invites everyone to join the gala this weekend and More!
Welcome to the seventy-second episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, former KC-135 pilot and aviation geek! My wife Valerie and I attended Air Mobility Command's Airlift Tanker Association 2023 Symposium at the Gaylord Texan resort in Grapevine Texas. The A/TA Convention aero and cyberspace Industry Exposition was fantastic and I wanted to mention a few things I experienced while walking the Industry Floor... like the Remote Vision System 2.0 now being retrofitted in the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker. General Mike Minihan, commander of Air Moility Command gavve an incredile speech on the status of the Mobility Air Forces or MAF. Did you know airlifters now have the capaility to become strike aircraft with new palletized weapons systems? The Lessons from the Cockpit show is supported by the ook Tanker Pilot, now on Genneral Mike Minihan's Leadership Library reading list. Tanker Pilot gives you a behind the scenes look at the planning and execution of air refueling operations during four wars and numerous other global evvents. Thirty-two pictures taken are included, taken during the events descibed in the book. Our show is also supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. There are 138 Ready-to-Print extremely detailed and exhaustively researched aircraft profiles of famous aircraft from World War II to modern fifth generation fighters and bombers. Wall Pilot creates custom aircraft profile drawings of your favorite aircraft with your name, tail number, flying unit, and weapons load in four, six, and eight foot long vinyl prints you can peel off and stick on any flat purpose. One of the aircraft profiles auctioned off for the A/TA Scholarship fund was this 60th Air Mobility Wing KC-10A Extender from Travis Air Force Base. Aircrews, maintainers, and loaders signed a copy of this print for auction which was sold to a collector of custom aviation art. The other aircraft profile auctioned off for the A/TA Scholarship fund was the 437th Airlift Wing C-17A Globemaster III named "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" in memorial of Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the Berlin Candy Bomber who passed away at the age of 101 last year. General Mike Minihan attended the memorial service for Colonel Halvorsen last summer to rename C-17A tail 87-7178 "Spirit of the Candy Bomber". General Mike Minihan was the previous commander of the 19th Airlift Wing located at Little Rock Air Force Base Arkansas. This C-130J is assigned to the Air Force Reserve Component based at Little Rock AFB. The best assignement of my Air Force career was flying with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Japan. The 909th flew both KC-135A and -135R Models while I was assigned to the unit for five years in 1990 through 1995. Attending Tailhook 23 this past August I brought this F-14D Tomcat print of BANDWAGON 101, the VF-31 Squadron Skipper Commander Paul Haas personal jet he flew during Operation Iraqi Freedom's Shock and Awe air campaign. My very good friend Captain Steve "Moose" Laukaitis was the Deputy Carrier Air Wing Commander of CAG Eight during the Shock and Awe air campaign and this was the VFA-87 War Party F-18C+ Hornet in his Air Wing on USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thanks for downloading and listening to this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show, found on my webbsite at www.markhasara.com
Welcome to the seventy-second episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Mark Hasara, former KC-135 pilot and aviation geek! My wife Valerie and I attended Air Mobility Command's Airlift Tanker Association 2023 Symposium at the Gaylord Texan resort in Grapevine Texas. The A/TA Convention aero and cyberspace Industry Exposition was fantastic and I wanted to mention a few things I experienced while walking the Industry Floor... like the Remote Vision System 2.0 now being retrofitted in the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker. General Mike Minihan, commander of Air Moility Command gavve an incredile speech on the status of the Mobility Air Forces or MAF. Did you know airlifters now have the capaility to become strike aircraft with new palletized weapons systems? The Lessons from the Cockpit show is supported by the ook Tanker Pilot, now on Genneral Mike Minihan's Leadership Library reading list. Tanker Pilot gives you a behind the scenes look at the planning and execution of air refueling operations during four wars and numerous other global evvents. Thirty-two pictures taken are included, taken during the events descibed in the book. Our show is also supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. There are 138 Ready-to-Print extremely detailed and exhaustively researched aircraft profiles of famous aircraft from World War II to modern fifth generation fighters and bombers. Wall Pilot creates custom aircraft profile drawings of your favorite aircraft with your name, tail number, flying unit, and weapons load in four, six, and eight foot long vinyl prints you can peel off and stick on any flat purpose. One of the aircraft profiles auctioned off for the A/TA Scholarship fund was this 60th Air Mobility Wing KC-10A Extender from Travis Air Force Base. Aircrews, maintainers, and loaders signed a copy of this print for auction which was sold to a collector of custom aviation art. The other aircraft profile auctioned off for the A/TA Scholarship fund was the 437th Airlift Wing C-17A Globemaster III named "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" in memorial of Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the Berlin Candy Bomber who passed away at the age of 101 last year. General Mike Minihan attended the memorial service for Colonel Halvorsen last summer to rename C-17A tail 87-7178 "Spirit of the Candy Bomber". General Mike Minihan was the previous commander of the 19th Airlift Wing located at Little Rock Air Force Base Arkansas. This C-130J is assigned to the Air Force Reserve Component based at Little Rock AFB. The best assignement of my Air Force career was flying with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Japan. The 909th flew both KC-135A and -135R Models while I was assigned to the unit for five years in 1990 through 1995. Attending Tailhook 23 this past August I brought this F-14D Tomcat print of BANDWAGON 101, the VF-31 Squadron Skipper Commander Paul Haas personal jet he flew during Operation Iraqi Freedom's Shock and Awe air campaign. My very good friend Captain Steve "Moose" Laukaitis was the Deputy Carrier Air Wing Commander of CAG Eight during the Shock and Awe air campaign and this was the VFA-87 War Party F-18C+ Hornet in his Air Wing on USS Theodore Roosevelt. Thanks for downloading and listening to this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show, found on my webbsite at www.markhasara.com
Welcome to the seventy first episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit Podcast! I'm your host Mark Hasara, retired KC-135 pilot and 24 plus year veteran of the US Air Force. The C-17 is arguably one of the world's best heavy lift aircraft. Lee Hunt flew The Moose as the C-17 is nicknamed during major theater air campaigns and humanitarian missions. Lee tells listeners about his experiences flying the first end of runway cargo drop to planning missions to the Pegasus Runway in Antarctica. One of the best parts of our discussion is Lee's insights on how John Boyd's Observation - Orientation - Decision - Action or OODA Loop applies to cockpit resource management. This episode is supported by the book Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit found in all four formats on Amazon: hardback, softback with lack and white pictures, Kindle and Audible. Tanker Pilot gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at global air refueling opertions and the planning and execution of four major air wars... Desert Storm, Kosovvo, Afghanistan and the Shock and Awe campaign over Baghdad. Wall Pilot creates custom aviation graphics for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. These are incredily detailed profiles of aircraft printed on vinyl in four, six, or eight foot long images of your favorite aircraft from WW II P-51s and ME-109s to modern airlifters and fighters like the C-17 and F-35. Go to www.wallpilot.com to pick from the 137 Ready-to-Print graphics or fill out the survey for a custom profile of your favorite plane with your name, tail number and weapons load on the aircraft. For over twenty years Lee Hunt flew the C-17 supporting airlift to places like Afghanistan and Antarctica. This 437th Airlift Wing C-17 was renamed "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" after Colonel Gail Halvorsen the Berlin Candy Bomber passed away in 2022. When 1st Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen flew air resupply missions during the Soviet Blockade of Berlin in 1947 the Douglas C-54 Skymaster was the work horse of the US Air Force airlift fleet. This C-54 participating in the Berlin Airlift was assigned to the Troop Transport Command's Atlantic Division during the Berlin Airlift. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode with Lee Hunt. I really appreciate all of you taking the time to listen and we've now gone over 21,000 downloads. This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast can be found on my website at www.markhasara.com under the PODCAST pulldown. Next week's episode will cover the ongoing conflict between Hamas and the state of Israel.
Welcome to the seventy first episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit Podcast! I'm your host Mark Hasara, retired KC-135 pilot and 24 plus year veteran of the US Air Force. The C-17 is arguably one of the world's best heavy lift aircraft. Lee Hunt flew The Moose as the C-17 is nicknamed during major theater air campaigns and humanitarian missions. Lee tells listeners about his experiences flying the first end of runway cargo drop to planning missions to the Pegasus Runway in Antarctica. One of the best parts of our discussion is Lee's insights on how John Boyd's Observation - Orientation - Decision - Action or OODA Loop applies to cockpit resource management. This episode is supported by the book Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit found in all four formats on Amazon: hardback, softback with lack and white pictures, Kindle and Audible. Tanker Pilot gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at global air refueling opertions and the planning and execution of four major air wars... Desert Storm, Kosovvo, Afghanistan and the Shock and Awe campaign over Baghdad. Wall Pilot creates custom aviation graphics for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. These are incredily detailed profiles of aircraft printed on vinyl in four, six, or eight foot long images of your favorite aircraft from WW II P-51s and ME-109s to modern airlifters and fighters like the C-17 and F-35. Go to www.wallpilot.com to pick from the 137 Ready-to-Print graphics or fill out the survey for a custom profile of your favorite plane with your name, tail number and weapons load on the aircraft. For over twenty years Lee Hunt flew the C-17 supporting airlift to places like Afghanistan and Antarctica. This 437th Airlift Wing C-17 was renamed "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" after Colonel Gail Halvorsen the Berlin Candy Bomber passed away in 2022. When 1st Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen flew air resupply missions during the Soviet Blockade of Berlin in 1947 the Douglas C-54 Skymaster was the work horse of the US Air Force airlift fleet. This C-54 participating in the Berlin Airlift was assigned to the Troop Transport Command's Atlantic Division during the Berlin Airlift. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode with Lee Hunt. I really appreciate all of you taking the time to listen and we've now gone over 21,000 downloads. This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast can be found on my website at www.markhasara.com under the PODCAST pulldown. Next week's episode will cover the ongoing conflict between Hamas and the state of Israel.
This week I sat down with Lorene Moore who is on the board of directors for the Gail S Halvorsen Aviation Foundation Better know as the Candy Bomber.
Today in 1948, an unusually sweet moment in the history of the Cold War: American servicemember Gail Halvorsen came up with a plan that would eventually earn him the nickname "the Berlin Candy Bomber." Plus: today in 1952, David Hasselhoff was born. He's been a TV star, a movie star, a German music sensation and the namesake for a species of crab. The Sweet Story of the Berlin Candy Bomber (Smithsonian) Candy bomber visits Saber family, imparts wisdom (Spangdahlem Air Base) Discovered in the deep: the mini cities of hairy-chested Hoff crabs (The Guardian) It would be so sweet if you backed our show on Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support
Esta semana dedicamos una nueva edición de Rebelión Sónica a la banda estadounidense liderada por Michael Gira, Swans, con música de dos de sus discos: “The Beggar” de 2023 y “To Be Kind” de 2014. “The Beggar”, el decimosexto álbum en estudio del grupo experimental, fue lanzado por los sellos Mute y Young God Records el 23 de junio y es el sucesor de “Leaving Meaning” de 2019. Gira señaló que “después de numerosas cancelaciones de giras inducidas por la pandemia para el álbum anterior de Swans “Leaving Meaning”, un aparente pozo sin fondo de espera, espera, espera y la extraña desorientación que vino con este repentino pero interminable aislamiento forzado, decidí que era hora de escribir canciones para un nuevo álbum de Swans y olvidarme de todo lo demás”. El cantante, guitarrista y compositor, agregó que los temas “vinieron con relativa facilidad, siempre informados por la sospecha de que estos podrían ser los últimos. Cuando finalmente pude viajar, con las canciones en la mano, a Berlín para trabajar con mis amigos grabando este disco, la sensación fue similar al momento en El mago de Oz cuando la película cambia de blanco y negro a color. Ahora me siento bastante optimista. Mi color favorito es el rosa. Espero que disfruten el álbum”. “The Beggar” fue grabado y mezclado en el estudio Candy Bomber de Berlín, Alemania, por el ingeniero Ingo Krauss y fue masterizado por Doug Henderson en Micro-Moose, también en Berlín. El álbum fue escrito y producido por Michael Gira y presenta contribuciones de miembros históricos y recientes de Swans y de Angels Of Light, la otra banda de Gira: Kristof Hahn, Larry Mullins, Dana Schechter, Christopher Pravdica y Phil Puleo, así como también las voces de apoyo de Jennifer Gira, Lucy Kruger y Laura Carbone. Además, como invitado especial a la banda, está el reconocido compositor, productor discográfico y diseñador de sonido australiano-islandés, Ben Frost en guitarra, sintetizadores y manipulaciones de sonido. En la parte final del programa, viajamos al pasado en el catálogo de Swans, para escucharlos con material del álbum “To Be Kind” de 2014, el decimotercero de su trayectoria.
Welcome to the sixty-third episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit Podcast! I'm your host Mark Hasara, a retired KC-135 pilot of the United States Air Force. After five fantastic years and the greatest flying assignment of my career at Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa Japan, it was time for an assignment change of station or PCS. I took a Headquarters assignment to a location all of us in the Young Tiger Tanker Squadron laughed at because they had absolute control over all air mobility operations around the world except us at the 909th! This assignment became one of those tremendous learning experiences of my Air Force career. I left this assignment feeling bulletproof in my knowledge and capabilities. This assignment gave me additional experience and expertise needed to help in my next assignment working with a great team creating and standing up the KC-135 Weapons School in the fall of 1997. The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported and financed by the book Tanker Pilot found in all four formats, hardback, softback, Kindle, and Audible on Amazon. Tanker Pilot gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at air refueling operations in four wars and numerous air operations. Thirty-two pictures taken during the operations discussed in the book are included. All pictures in the softback version are in black and white, and color in the other three. Lessons from the Cockpit is also financed by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. Profile graphics of aircraft printed four, six, and eight feet long on vinyl can be peeled off and stuck on any flat surface. There are 129 Ready-to-Print aircraft profiles extensively researched and very detailed available on the website. Wall Pilot can create your name, tail codes and numbers, and weapons load on your favorite aircraft/ Take a look at some of the custom profiles Wall Pioot has done for customer hangers, one thirty feet long! Please go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one or two of these incredible graphics for your walls. For over twenty-four years I flew the KC-135 Stratotanker available as a Ready-to-Print graphic. A 909th Young Tiger Tanker Task Force KC-135R Model in the old SHAMU scheme or current Air Mobility Command Grey can be found at these links. The KC-10 Extender acts as both a tanker and airlifter flying support missions all over the world. KC-10A Extender profiles from Travis AFB and McGuire AFB are available at these links. In the summer of 2022, Air Mobility Command christened a Charleston AFB South Carolina C-17A Globemaster III "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" in memorium to Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the famous Beling Airlift Candy Bomber. Little Rock AFB is the Center of Excellence for Air Mobility Commands Tactical Airlift fleet. A C-130J or Arkansas Air Nationa Guard C-130H from Little Rock AFB is available in Wall Pilot's Ready-to-Print section. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! This and previous episodes of the podcast can be found on my website at markhasara.com. If you have an hour or so during a morning or afternoon commute while stuck in traffic, the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast has some great stories and lessons learned for you to listen to!
Welcome to the sixty-third episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit Podcast! I'm your host Mark Hasara, a retired KC-135 pilot of the United States Air Force. After five fantastic years and the greatest flying assignment of my career at Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa Japan, it was time for an assignment change of station or PCS. I took a Headquarters assignment to a location all of us in the Young Tiger Tanker Squadron laughed at because they had absolute control over all air mobility operations around the world except us at the 909th! This assignment became one of those tremendous learning experiences of my Air Force career. I left this assignment feeling bulletproof in my knowledge and capabilities. This assignment gave me additional experience and expertise needed to help in my next assignment working with a great team creating and standing up the KC-135 Weapons School in the fall of 1997. The Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported and financed by the book Tanker Pilot found in all four formats, hardback, softback, Kindle, and Audible on Amazon. Tanker Pilot gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at air refueling operations in four wars and numerous air operations. Thirty-two pictures taken during the operations discussed in the book are included. All pictures in the softback version are in black and white, and color in the other three. Lessons from the Cockpit is also financed by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. Profile graphics of aircraft printed four, six, and eight feet long on vinyl can be peeled off and stuck on any flat surface. There are 129 Ready-to-Print aircraft profiles extensively researched and very detailed available on the website. Wall Pilot can create your name, tail codes and numbers, and weapons load on your favorite aircraft/ Take a look at some of the custom profiles Wall Pioot has done for customer hangers, one thirty feet long! Please go to www.wallpilot.com and purchase one or two of these incredible graphics for your walls. For over twenty-four years I flew the KC-135 Stratotanker available as a Ready-to-Print graphic. A 909th Young Tiger Tanker Task Force KC-135R Model in the old SHAMU scheme or current Air Mobility Command Grey can be found at these links. The KC-10 Extender acts as both a tanker and airlifter flying support missions all over the world. KC-10A Extender profiles from Travis AFB and McGuire AFB are available at these links. In the summer of 2022, Air Mobility Command christened a Charleston AFB South Carolina C-17A Globemaster III "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" in memorium to Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the famous Beling Airlift Candy Bomber. Little Rock AFB is the Center of Excellence for Air Mobility Commands Tactical Airlift fleet. A C-130J or Arkansas Air Nationa Guard C-130H from Little Rock AFB is available in Wall Pilot's Ready-to-Print section. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! This and previous episodes of the podcast can be found on my website at markhasara.com. If you have an hour or so during a morning or afternoon commute while stuck in traffic, the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast has some great stories and lessons learned for you to listen to!
This edition features stories on a new Air Force P.T. Test, Pakistan flood relief efforts, Red Horse Airmen on Bagram Airfield and the Candy Bomber. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.
After World War Two, Germany was split up and occupied by the United States, France, Britain and the Soviet Union. In June of 1948, the U.S., France, and Britain announced they were creating a unified West German currency. Joseph Stalin opposed this unification, and cut off land routes from Berlin to West Germany. In order to bypass the land routes, bombers transported supplies (primarily food) and delivered them to West Berlin in what was called Operation Vittles. Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen was one of several pilots recruited to fly these missions. One day, after sneaking out and flying to Berlin for some R&R, COL Halvorsen met some local children who were survivors of the war. Talking with them changed his life, and he decided he wanted to do something to help them. He returned to base, gathered as much candy and gum as he could, fashioned parachutes with handkerchiefs, and put all the goodies inside. The next day, he flew over West Berlin and dropped the parachutes full of candy out of his bomb bay. The children were delighted. COL Halvorsen did this several more times, and gained international acclaim for his actions. To learn more about COL Halvorsen, check out his book, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Am 16. Februar 2022 starb im Alter von 101 Jahren Gail Halvorsen. Er wurde »Candy Bomber« genannt. Wie kam er zu diesem Spitznamen? Im Juni 1948 unterbrachen die Sowjets den gesamten Verkehr nach Berlin (außer der Luftverbindung). Auch die Elektrizitätsversorgung Berlins wurde eingestellt. Das führte dazu, dass die USA und Großbritannien eine Luftbrücke einrichteten, um die Westberliner Sektoren (Bevölkerung und Industrie) zu versorgen. Von anfangs 6,5 Tonnen am Tag steigerte sich das Volumen bis auf 12 940 Tonnen pro Tag im Mai 1949.Einer der US-Piloten war Gail Halvorsen. Er war der Erste, der 1948 auch Süßigkeiten für die Kinder über der Stadt abwarf. Verwandte schickten ihm aus den USA Schokoladentafeln, die er dann an Taschentücher band und vor der Landung abwarf. Deshalb erhielt er diesen außergewöhnlichen Beinamen »Rosinenbomber« (frei übersetzt).Wenn schon ein (irdischer) Pilot viele Süßigkeiten zur Freude der Kinder auf die Erde geworfen hat, wie viel mehr will der lebendige Gott, der im Himmel wohnt, uns mit allem Guten beschenken! Die Voraussetzung dazu hat er durch die Sendung seines Sohnes geschaffen. Jesus Christus, der Sohn Gottes, ist zu uns auf die Erde gekommen. Er sagt von sich: »Ich bin das Brot des Lebens; wer zu mir kommt, wird nicht hungern, und wer an mich glaubt, wird niemals dürsten« (Johannes 6,35). Wer zu ihm kommt, d. h. ihn als Retter und Herrn seines Lebens annimmt, für den wird wahr, was alle Vorstellungen übertrifft: Eigentlich hoffnungslos verlorene Menschen werden zu Kindern Gottes gemacht und dürfen »überleben«, ja, mehr als das – sie erhalten ewiges Leben, das von viel besserer Qualität als das Leben jetzt ist, nämlich geprägt von Unvergänglichkeit und Vollkommenheit.Diese und viele weitere Andachten online lesenWeitere Informationen zu »Leben ist mehr« erhalten Sie unter www.lebenistmehr.deAudioaufnahmen: Radio Segenswelle
EP 44 brings back a guest from one of the earliest OTP episodes. Thad Forester is from Haleyville, AL and he and his family created the Mark Forester foundation to honor his brother who was KIA in Afghanistan. EP 5 of the podcast goes into great detail of Mark's story. Thad and Troy have been friends for years and this episode highlights that friendship. Thad and Troy catch up on life in North Alabama, which features Thad turning the tables and asking several questions of Troy. Troy talks about the various jobs he had in high school, his biggest regrets of early life, songs he despises and, he also talks to Thad about the second degree burn he suffered late last year. Episode concludes with Thad's strong performance in Name that Tune. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 03:15 Thad Intro 08:00 Candy Bomber episode 11:35 Episode 44 16:00 F3 Nation 28:41 Southwest Airlines 37:54 Good Samaritan on Green Mountain 41:52 256 today story 47:27 2nd Degree Burn 01:01:40 Name That Tune 01:08:00 Songs Despise 01:13:25 High School regrets 01:19:13 High School jobs 01:30:25 Thad & Furniture Plant 01:36:58 MFF Update 01:39:46 Closing Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available on all platforms. Just search for "Our Town Podcast"
On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of Gail Halvorsen, a young pilot in the US Army Air Corps who was assigned as a cargo pilot to the Berlin Airlift, in which US forces flew much-needed supplies into a war-torn Soviet-blockaded Berlin following WWII. As he performed his duties, Lt. Halvorsen began to notice the German children gathered by the fences of Tempelhof Air Base. Knowing that they had very little, an idea sprang: He would bomb Berlin with candy. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Utahn Cindi Merrill is partnering with a non-profit to bring Christmas presents to children in Berlin and Ukraine. It's called Operation Engel, and it's been organized in honor of Gail Halvorsen, aka the "Candy Bomber." Cindi joins Inside Sources to discuss how this brings hope to people across the world and how people can participate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Gail Halvorsen, a young pilot in the US Army Air Corps who was assigned as a cargo pilot to the Berlin Airlift, in which US forces flew much-needed supplies into a war-torn Soviet-blockaded Berlin following WWII. As he performed his duties, Lt. Halvorsen began to notice the German children gathered by the fences of Tempelhof Air Base. Knowing that they had very little, an idea sprang: he would bomb Berlin with candy. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you've seen dance in the Bay Area, you've probably seen Babatunji. His extraordinarily athletic and almost superhuman movement style has captivated audiences both onstage as a longtime company member for Alonzo King Lines Ballet as well as onscreen in films by Post:Ballet, Max Savage and Kate Duhamel's Candy Bomber, among others. Clare spoke with Babatunji about his dance journey and his insight and experience as a dancer on film.@babatunji@clschweitz@sfdancefilmfest@linesballet@sfdanceworks@postballet@candybomberkateAmy Seiwert's Imagery presents Sketch 12: Dear Diary on July 15th and 16th at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason. Featuring three world premieres by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, Imagery's new Artistic Fellow Natasha Adorlee, and Choreographer Joshua L. Peugh.https://www.asimagery.org/sketch-12This episode was recorded on the ancestral lands of the Yelamu, part of the unceded territory of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. Learn more at https://native-land.ca/
Learn 15 simple ways you can help a grieving child. We celebrate the life of the "Candy Bomber" and Claire talks about life immediately after her husband died.
Post WWII in Berlin, Russia engaged in one of its many and continuing attempts to expand its land, power and influence by harming millions of others. The US responded with the heroic and surprisingly successful Berlin Airlift, saving Berlin from the vengeful grip of Joseph Stalin. At the same time, then US Army pilot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Halvorsen (Gary Halvorsen) became famnous for being the Candy Comber, delighting and encouraging the children, their parents and all of Berlin by “bombing” the hungry, deprived children of Berlin with tons of candy. This sequence of events had started with the Allied bombing of Berlin during the war, moved to the Soviet post war aggression, then onto the Airlift, next to the Candy Bombing, to, eventually, freedom for all Germans. Each step played a critical part. Recently the legend of the Candy Bomber was honored when a modern group brought in critical supplies to beleaguered Ukraine in the name of the Candy Bomber. Today, each of us, in our own way, can be a Candy Bomber, bringing delight and hope to anyone or any group in our lives. What is your way? What could be your way of doing exactly that? =========================== CONNECT WITH ME: =========================== YOUTUBE: Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5CDliD-PRQE_8bO4Eg98Q?sub_confirmation=1 WEBSITE: https://revolution2-0.org E-MAIL: Will@Revolution2-0.org SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rr6fi3AMW0GoAfYQ64lf9 APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolution-2-0/id1353135552 GOOGLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yZXZvbHV0aW9uMi0wLm9yZy9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/revolution2pod TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WillLuden LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolution-2-0/ ----- Revolution 2.0's mission is to deliver on the promissory note and continue the founding direction that, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The core, driving principles at Revolution 2.0, are: 1. Personal Responsibility - Take it, teach it. 2. "Be Your Brother's Keeper" - Taking care of one another. I'm Will Luden, the creator and host of Revolution 2.0. We do not advocate for people or parties here—we advocate for principles and policies. Those that include having a moral compass, searching for, and implementing common goals, and using a combination of facts and unbiased, agenda-free reasoning. Today, you and I have an equally unique and exceptional role to play in continuing to move America forward.
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Today's Story: Spirit of the Candy Bomber
This is a short episode of Lessons from the Cockpit to explain where I've been for two weeks. My wife and I volunteered for Colonel Gail Halvorsen Memorial service being held this week, 20-21 May 2022, at two Utah Valley airports: Provo Airport's new terminal, and Spanish Fork Airport. The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation World War II-era Douglas C-54D Skymaster will be on display with a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Provo Airport's new terminal Friday 20 May from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a re-naming ceremony of the C-17 to "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" at 6 pm. Saturday 21 May the C-54 and C-17 will be in formation over Utah Valley by 8 am and around noon the C-54 crew will re-enact the Berlin Airlift Candy Drop over Spanish Fork Airport. All of these events are for kids! If you are within driving distance of Utah Valley later this week, this event will be one of those you won't want to miss. Special thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. A C-54 graphic for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be purchased at Wall Pilot. I'll be back on schedule next week with a new episode on how to find, target, and kill Surface-to-Air Missile or SAM sites from a guy who did it the opening night of Desert Storm. Please share episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit with your family and friends on my website markhasara.com.
This is a short episode of Lessons from the Cockpit to explain where I've been for two weeks. My wife and I volunteered for Colonel Gail Halvorsen Memorial service being held this week, 20-21 May 2022, at two Utah Valley airports: Provo Airport's new terminal, and Spanish Fork Airport. The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation World War II-era Douglas C-54D Skymaster will be on display with a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Provo Airport's new terminal Friday 20 May from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a re-naming ceremony of the C-17 to "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" at 6 pm. Saturday 21 May the C-54 and C-17 will be in formation over Utah Valley by 8 am and around noon the C-54 crew will re-enact the Berlin Airlift Candy Drop over Spanish Fork Airport. All of these events are for kids! If you are within driving distance of Utah Valley later this week, this event will be one of those you won't want to miss. Special thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. A C-54 graphic for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be purchased at Wall Pilot. I'll be back on schedule next week with a new episode on how to find, target, and kill Surface-to-Air Missile or SAM sites from a guy who did it the opening night of Desert Storm. Please share episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit with your family and friends on my website markhasara.com.
This is a short episode of Lessons from the Cockpit to explain where I've been for two weeks. My wife and I volunteered for Colonel Gail Halvorsen Memorial service being held this week, 20-21 May 2022, at two Utah Valley airports: Provo Airport's new terminal, and Spanish Fork Airport. The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation World War II-era Douglas C-54D Skymaster will be on display with a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Provo Airport's new terminal Friday 20 May from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a re-naming ceremony of the C-17 to "Spirit of the Candy Bomber" at 6 pm. Saturday 21 May the C-54 and C-17 will be in formation over Utah Valley by 8 am and around noon the C-54 crew will re-enact the Berlin Airlift Candy Drop over Spanish Fork Airport. All of these events are for kids! If you are within driving distance of Utah Valley later this week, this event will be one of those you won't want to miss. Special thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. A C-54 graphic for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be purchased at Wall Pilot. I'll be back on schedule next week with a new episode on how to find, target, and kill Surface-to-Air Missile or SAM sites from a guy who did it the opening night of Desert Storm. Please share episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit with your family and friends on my website markhasara.com.
There are many pieces of the Berlin Wall on display all around the world. How did universities, museums and other places secure these sections of what was once the most intimidating symbol of the Iron Curtain? In this episode of Radio GDR, I have the privilege of being joined by Dr. Jim Doti, Professor and President Emeritus of Chapman University in Orange, California (chapman.edu), to tell us how he secured for Chapman what is today the second largest piece of the Berlin Wall owned by an American university. In 1997 after seeing the Berlin Wall at the Reagan Library, Dr. Doti was inspired to procure a piece of the wall for Chapman. Over many months he and his colleagues worked through the Mayor of Berlin's office to secure one of the last sections available. Known colloquially as "the Candy Bomber," Dr. Doti describes the painstaking process of securing the wall to shipping it to California to building their own Berlin Wall memorial known as Liberty Plaza. Upon receipt of the wall, art professor Richard Turner, who we interview in our next episode, designed Liberty Plaza to contrast totalitarianism and freedom - the Berlin Wall sits in an oval reflecting pool surrounded by cement engraved with Abraham Lincoln's quote "A House Divided Cannot Stand." A stone chair sits on a mound facing the wall encouraging students and visitors to consider the importance of freedom. Thank you, Dr. Doti and Chapman University, for this amazing story. For pictures and more information about Chapman's piece of the Berlin Wall, please visit https://www.eastgermanypodcast.com/s3e5 Our ability to bring you stories from behind the Berlin Wall is dependent on monthly donors like you. Visit us at https://www.eastgermanypodcast.com/p/support-the-podcast/ to contribute. For the price of a Berliner Pilsner, you can feel good you are contributing to preserve one of the most important pieces of Cold War history. If you feel more comfortable leaving us a review to help us get more listeners, we appreciate it very much and encourage you to do so wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.eastgermanypodcast.com/reviews/new/. For discussions about podcast episodes and GDR history, please do join our Facebook discussion group. Just search Radio GDR in Facebook. Vielen dank for being a listener!
Thanks so much for tuning into the Pilot Briefing Podcast for the week of May 2, 2022. In this episode you will learn more about: Red Bull stunt to be investigated by FAA, Minnesota airport renamed for hometown pilot, Aero Friedrichshafen returns, Remember the "Candy Bomber', and check out all of AOPA's podcasts!
A group of Utahns, who were inspired by the late Candy Bomber Gail Halvorsen, got together to provide supplies for Ukrainian refugees, and many of those supplies are now in Ukraine! Cindi Merrill, who helped organize Operation Little Vittles 2, gives us the update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boyd reflects on the amazing grassroots humanitarian mission to airlift supplies to Ukraine and chats about the importance of going out and doing something to make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Candy Bomber brought joy to children in Germany following World War II by dropping tons of candy during the Berlin airlift. Now, a group of people is following in his footsteps by sending supplies to Ukrainian children who've been fleeing the war there. Cindi Merrill, who helped organize Operation Little Vittles 2, calls in from Washington, D.C., where she is drumming up more support for the effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the story of Gail Halvorsen, who was known to the children of Berlin as Der Schokoladen Flieger or The Chocolate Flier, Uncle Wiggly Wings or the most widely known of all, The Candy Bomber of Berlin.-------------------Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodhistorypod and get early access to episodes, and bonus content.Find transcripts and sources on the website: www.foodhistorypodcast.com-------------------
As Russian bombs rain down on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine in Putin's effort to expand his rule, let's remember when another Russian President, Joseph Stalin, tried to freeze and starve out most of divided Berlin in 1948 in his attempt at expanding his rule. Perhaps more importantly, let's remember https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Halvorsen (Gail Halvorsen), the justifiably famed “Candy Bomber,” an Air Force pilot who gave joy to the kids of Berlin, and hope to the adults, by parachuting–parachuting candy in enormous quantities to the children of bombed out post WWII Berlin. Children who had little or nothing, and were simply hoping to survive. Stalin failed in his effort. Let's work and pray that Putin also fails. And work and pray that future bombs are like candy, not explosives–nuclear or otherwise. And work to be one of the candy bombers. This 10 minute episode will help us in our lives, and help us to think through the issues surrounding us. N.B. This is a complete blog, also acting as a signpost, pointing you to this episode on both the new Revolution 2.0™https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5CDliD-PRQE_8bO4Eg98Q ( YouTube) channel, and where you enjoy your podcasts, e.g.,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolution-2-0/id1353135552 ( Apple),https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yZXZvbHV0aW9uMi0wLm9yZy9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv ( Google) andhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6rr6fi3AMW0GoAfYQ64lf9 ( Spotify). Continuing: In 1948, three years after the end of WWII, Russian President Joseph Stalin closed off land and water routes to war-torn Berlin in an attempt to drive his erstwhile war partners, the US, Britain and France, out of divided Berlin so that he could have the entire city to himself. This was one of the major–and cruel–Russian moves in the First Cold War. Putin's invasion of Ukraine is the major–and cruel–Russian moves in the Second Cold War. I hope and pray that it stays cold. Then Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen made history by being part of the heroic https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-airlift (Berlin Airlift), a seemingly hopeless response to Stalin's attempt to steal Berlin from his Allied partners. The Allies, primarily the US under President Truman, made the decision to fly in everything the citizens of blockaded Berlin needed to survive: Coal, food, clothing, medicine–everything. A flight every 30 seconds for 18 months, totalling 300,000 flights in all. In cold, drafty propeller driven planes which were forced to fly in a narrowly defined air corridor. During a record cold winter. After a year and a half and against all odds, flying in 23 million tons of critically needed supplies, the Berlin Airlift succeeded, and Stalin was forced to lift his blockade. At the same time, C-54 Skymaster pilot Halvorsen made a different type of history by also becoming the Candy Bomber, giving joy, laughter and reasons to celebrate just being alive to tens of thousands of kids in devastated Berlin. And hope to all of Berlin. Halvorsen and the other pilots he recruited dropped candy from tiny, handmade handkerchief parachutes from their Airlift planes. We can all do the same in our own way today. Halvorsen noticed a need, and found a way to meet it. We can all–and should–do the same in our lives. His first encounter with the children came when he noticed a group of them standing behind the wire fence blocking entry to Tempelhof Airfield. When he approached them, he was disheartened to find that he had only two sticks of gum in his pocket; breaking each of them in two, he handed out four half sticks. The kids who got gum, handed the empty wrappers to other kids, who sniffed and licked the wrappers to get as much flavor as they could. “They came right up to me, speaking in English. Those kids were giving me a lecture, telling me, ‘Don't give up on us. If we lose our freedom, we'll never get it back.' American style freedom was
Welcome to episode fifteen of the Lessons From the Cockpit Show! In 1948 Douglas Aviation ran full-page ads of their C-54, a little girl catching glasses of milk dropped from the Skymaster aircraft. The Skymaster was making history during the Berlin Airlift. An aviation Rockstar was born during the airlift, flying a C-54 and dropping candy to German kids gathered along the fences of Tempelhof Airfield. 1Lt Gail Halvorsen became known as "Onkel Wackelflugel" or Uncle Wiggle Wings to the German kids but forever known as the "Candy Bomber" in aviation history. I attended Colonel Halvorsen's funeral last week after his passing at the age of 101. The link to Colonel Halvorsen's webpage with great Berlin Airlift information is here. The link to an informative article on The Candy Bomber at St Mary's Research Scholars can be found here. Wall Pilot's rendition of the Douglas C-54 Skymaster, the plane Colonel Gail Halvorsen flew in the Berlin Airlift available in four, six, and eight-foot vinyl prints for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be found here. This is the 1948 Douglas Aviation advertisement based on the Berlin Airlift Thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. Thanks for listening, downloading, and sharing this and other episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit found on my webpage.
Welcome to episode fifteen of the Lessons From the Cockpit Show! In 1948 Douglas Aviation ran full-page ads of their C-54, a little girl catching glasses of milk dropped from the Skymaster aircraft. The Skymaster was making history during the Berlin Airlift. An aviation Rockstar was born during the airlift, flying a C-54 and dropping candy to German kids gathered along the fences of Tempelhof Airfield. 1Lt Gail Halvorsen became known as "Onkel Wackelflugel" or Uncle Wiggle Wings to the German kids but forever known as the "Candy Bomber" in aviation history. I attended Colonel Halvorsen's funeral last week after his passing at the age of 101. The link to Colonel Halvorsen's great webpage with great Berlin Airlift information is here. The link to a great article on The Candy Bomber at St Mary's Research Scholars can be found here. Wall Pilot's rendition of the Douglas C-54 Skymaster, the plane Colonel Gail Halvorsen flew in the Berlin Airlift available in four, six, and eight-foot vinyl prints for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be found here. This is the 1948 Douglas Aviation advertisement based on the Berlin Airlift: Thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. Thanks for listening, downloading, and sharing this and other episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit found on my webpage.
Welcome to episode fifteen of the Lessons From the Cockpit Show! In 1948 Douglas Aviation ran full-page ads of their C-54, a little girl catching glasses of milk dropped from the Skymaster aircraft. The Skymaster was making history during the Berlin Airlift. An aviation Rockstar was born during the airlift, flying a C-54 and dropping candy to German kids gathered along the fences of Tempelhof Airfield. 1Lt Gail Halvorsen became known as "Onkel Wackelflugel" or Uncle Wiggle Wings to the German kids but forever known as the "Candy Bomber" in aviation history. I attended Colonel Halvorsen's funeral last week after his passing at the age of 101. The link to Colonel Halvorsen's great webpage with great Berlin Airlift information is here. The link to a great article on The Candy Bomber at St Mary's Research Scholars can be found here. Wall Pilot's rendition of the Douglas C-54 Skymaster, the plane Colonel Gail Halvorsen flew in the Berlin Airlift available in four, six, and eight-foot vinyl prints for the walls of your home, office, or hanger can be found here. This is the 1948 Douglas Aviation advertisement based on the Berlin Airlift: Thanks to Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit for sponsoring this episode of the show. Thanks for listening, downloading, and sharing this and other episodes of Lessons from the Cockpit found on my webpage.
Extreme Genes - America's Family History and Genealogy Radio Show & Podcast
Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. Fisher begins by talking about his recent visit to Las Vegas to see the display of recovered Titanic artifacts at the Luxor Hotel. He also just found an English ancestor who was shipped to America for crimes in 1673. David talks about upcoming lectures at RootsTech and the Indiana Historical Society. In Family Histoire News, David shares a 1922 prediction about what life would be like in 2022. You won't believe how dead on it was! Then, a Washington Post article is asking “if you could go back in time, when would you like to live?” Next, a genetic marker has been identified that can indicate descent from the Bruce family of Scotland. In segments 2 and 3, Fisher plays back an interview from December of 2014 with Col. Gail Halvorsen. Col. Halversen, better known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber,” passed away on February 16, at age 101. In this two part visit, Col. Halversen explains how the whole effort to share candy from the air with German children began. Then, David returns for Ask Us Anything. The guys tackle questions on the upcoming 1950 census and letters from soldiers in Civil War units. That's all this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!
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In the late 1940s, Gail Halverson took a moment to notice children outside the airfield in war-torn Germany and decided to act. He started dropping off candy to these children to spread joy and hope, and it became a worldwide phenomenon. To learn more, go to https://www.tenaciouslyhuman.com/
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The White House says Russia continues to make moves that lead them to believe Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine. Plus we learned of the death of the "Candy Bomber" Gail Halvorsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite Christmas stories so you can listen as a family as you are driving to recitals, programs, and family events. This story is Christmas From Heaven - The True Story of the Berlin Candy Bomber. We love that this story is based on true events! And we hope it inspires you to find some small way to give to others this Christmas. You can find Christmas from Heaven on Amazon and in these retail stores. We were given permission from the publisher to read this book to you! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/parentingirlpodcast We'd love to hear your comments on this episode! And if you liked the episode, leave us a review! Here's a simple explanation of how to leave a review on itunes: http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad
This is an important historical event that not everyone knows about anymore, but there is hardly anything that compares to it. It gave many people hope and renewed purpose and determination that what we do makes a difference, and when we work together, we can accomplish anything. This is the real story how the long 'Cold War' actually began. And why Germany was once two countries. And is the very event which led to how West Berlin came to represent the symbol of freedom all over the world. I think this is an important part of history that should not be left out of student's history books. This entire thing took an enormous amount of research including books, Internet, documentaries, and movies. And for a bonus - The Interview part which is included, are my questions, translated by my cousin and read to and answered by my great-grandmother (Oma) in Berlin, who was a resident and witness to the event, and who's husband was part of the actual Berlin Airlift (Opa) which took place between 1948-1949. The German is translated and read in English for the purpose of this podcast by my dad and me. The interview took numerous takes and edits to narrow it down to under 8 minutes which is the limit accepted for the NPR podcast submission (and will be loaded again by itself separately). Hope you guys appreciate it. Credit for participants: Gabriel Endres - Age 13 - Interviewer (cousin) - Berlin, Germany Shawn Seaver - (my dad - all around support) - Lake George, NY Inge 'Oma' Moldenhauer - Interviewee (Berlin Airlift witness - my great-grandmother) Berlin, Germany Jonny Endres - Translations (cousin) - Berlin, Germany Michael Moldenhauer - (uncle) Camera and audio in Berlin Special thanks also to Mrs. Bridget Crossman for showing us how to use Anchor.fm app to put this together. Last but not least... Branden Seaver - Age 10 (Yours Truly who wanted this to happen) - LGES student, Grade 5, Lake George, NY All filmed and recorded in 2021. Usage for LGES (NY) and NPR if accepted.
In 1931, a 93-year-old widow was discovered to be hoarding great wealth in New York's Herald Square Hotel. Her death touched off an inquiry that revealed a glittering past -- and a great secret. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast, we'll tell the story of Ida Wood, which has been called "one of the most sensational inheritance cases in American history." We'll also revisit the Candy Bomber and puzzle over some excessive travel. Intro: Lyndon Johnson's family shared initials. In 1915, Arthur Guiterman sparred with Arthur Conan Doyle over Sherlock Holmes' antecedents. Sources for our feature on Ida Wood: Joseph A. Cox, The Recluse of Herald Square: The Mystery of Ida E. Wood, 1964. Robert H. Sitkoff and Jesse Dukeminier, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, 10th edition, 2017. Renee M. Winters, The Hoarding Impulse: Suffocation of the Soul, 2015. John V. Orth, "'The Laughing Heir': What's So Funny?", Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal 48:2 (Fall 2013), 321-326. St. Clair McKelway, "Annals of Law: The Rich Recluse of Herald Square," New Yorker, Oct. 24, 1953. Karen Abbott, "Everything Was Fake but Her Wealth," smithsonianmag.com, Jan. 23, 2013. Phil Gustafson, "Who'll Pick up the Pieces?", Nation's Business 38:3 (March 1950), 56. LJ Charleston, "The Story of the Rich New York Socialite Who Hid in a Hotel Room for 24 Years," news.com.au, July 29, 2019. Frank McNally, "Fascinating Ida," Irish Times, Oct. 17, 2019. "Hibernian Chronicle: The Mayfield Mystery Solved," Irish Echo, Feb. 17, 2011. Joseph A. Cox, "She Hid Her Wealth -- And a Strange Past," Australian Women's Weekly, July 6, 1966, 28. Peter Lyon, "Mrs. Wood's Rubbish Pile," New York Times, Oct. 4, 1964. "Finds Heirs, Gets $30,000," New York Times, July 2, 1941. "Meets Ida Wood 'Heirs'," New York Times, March 6, 1938. "Ida Wood Estate Hearing Dec. 20," New York Times, Nov. 18, 1937. "Fortune Fight Bares Name Hoax," Associated Press, Sept. 16, 1937. "406 Claimants Out as Ida Wood Heirs," New York Times, Sept. 1, 1937. "She Carried a Fortune Around Her Waist," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jan. 5, 1936, 59. "$92,293 Estate Left by Mrs. F.E. Whistler," New York Times, Dec. 14, 1932. "Reports Locating Ida Wood's Heirs," Associated Press, Dec. 7, 1932. "Mrs. Ida Wood Dies at 93 of Pneumonia," New York Times, March 13, 1932. "Recluse to Seek 'Rest of Money,'" [Washington D.C.] Evening Star, Oct. 14, 1931. "Old Lady's Kin Vie at Law for Her Fortune," Associated Press, Oct. 13, 1931. "Benjamin Wood Dead," New-York Tribune, Feb. 22, 1900. Listener mail: Cathy Free, "World War II-Era 'Candy Bomber' Turns 100. Those Who Caught His Candy -- Now in Their 80s -- Say Thanks," Washington Post, Oct. 13, 2020. Lee Benson, "As Utah's Candy Bomber Turns 100, His Sweet Story Remains Timeless," Deseret News, Oct 4, 2020. "Gov. Gary Herbert Declares October 10th as Gail S. Halvorsen Recognition Day," Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, Oct. 10, 2020. Safe-T-Pull. "Safe-T-Pull™ Pro -- Muddy Sugar Beet Harvest," (video), Safe-T-Pull, Jan. 21, 2014. "Will cold temperatures damage my refrigerator," Garage Journal, March 2, 2012. "What to Wear in the Winter Conditions," Hôtel de Glace (accessed Dec. 25, 2020). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was devised by Greg. Here's a corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!
Looking for Lost Stuff... Candy Bomber... 737Max!!!... Deland Aviation Showcase cancelled till fall 2021... 100 Year Old Pilot, Really!... Airport Hot Spots... AN-124 slides off runway... Mike Morgan, Xmas Disclaimer. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Nov 19, 2020.
We watched a clip about the “Candy Bomber” and how he emphasized happiness comes when you live outside yourself. We were able to share Briggs’ example decorating Cliff’s door not only made his day, but that made Briggs happy and will be a memory that lasts way longer than what presents he gets for Christmas this year.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom has been awarded to hundreds of Americans. Lee will review the history of the award and discuss attempts by some to get the award given to the candy bomber, who just turned 100. Also, live calls on who listeners would give the award to if they could. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode, I get to tell you a true story the Candy Bomber after World War II and three lessons we can learn from it.3 Lessons from the Candy BomberLittle Things Can have a Big Ripple EffectServing Others HealsInspiring Hope Saves LivesYou can find the transcript for this episode here: https://tamarakanderson.com/episodes/the-candy-bomber-how-2-sticks-of-gum-changed-the-world/#tamarakanderson #storiesofhopeinhardtimespodcast #hope #God #candybomber #service #love #healing
On today's episode, I get to tell you a true story the Candy Bomber after World War II and three lessons we can learn from it. 3 Lessons from the Candy BomberLittle Things Can have a Big Ripple Effect Serving Others Heals Inspiring Hope Saves Lives You can learn more about Gail S. Halvorsen, The Candy Bomber on his website: http://wigglywings.weebly.com/ (http://wigglywings.weebly.com/) Here is the transcription of today's episode:Welcome to stories of hope in hard times, the show that explores how people endure and even thrive in difficult times. All with God's help. I'm your host, Tamara K. Anderson. Join me on a journey to find inspiring stories of hope and wisdom learned in life's hardest moments. The Berlin AirliftMy true story today starts just after World War II in Germany during the Berlin airlift. You see, the city of Berlin then was starving due to the Soviet blockade. So in order to get food and supplies to the famished people, Allied Airmen flew over the city and dropped thousands of tons of food daily. I now quote from a history that talks about that time period, "It was determined that the city's daily food ration would be 646 tons of flour and wheat, 125 tons of cereal, 64 tons of fat 109 tons of meat and fish, 180 tons of dehydrated potatoes, 180 tons of sugar, 11 tons of coffee, 19 tons of powdered milk, five tons of whole milk for children, three tons of fresh yeast for baking, 144 tons of dehydrated vegetables, 38 tons of salt, and 10 tons of cheese. In total 1,534 tons were needed to keep the over 2 million people alive on a daily basis. And that number did not include necessities like coal and fuel." So really what they ended up dropping was about 4,500 tons on a daily basis. Isn't that crazy? But that is what was needed to keep that city alive during the Soviet blockade. And they did this by dropping food from airplanes to the people. The Candy BomberOne of the pilots who was part of this Berlin airlift was Gail Halverson and he just celebrated his 100th birthday this past week. So it is in memory of him and his service that I'd love to tell you a little bit about the impact two sticks of gum had not only on Berlin, but the ripple effect it had on the entire world. Gail Halverson, known as "Hal" to his friends, was a rural farm boy from Utah, and he was serving as an Air Force pilot, then in the Berlin airlift. One day at the Tempelhof Airport, he noticed a line of children at the fence watching the planes fly over to bring them these life saving supplies. He felt he needed to go talk to these children. I now quote from his history. The Two Sticks of Gum Which Changed Everything"One day in July 1948, I met 30 kids at the barbed wire fence at the Tempelhof in Berlin. They were excited, they said, "When the weather gets so bad that you can't land, don't worry about us. We can get by on little food, but if we lose our freedom, we may never get it back. The principle of freedom was more important than the pleasure of flour. "Don't give up on us," they asked. The Soviets had offered the Berliners food rations, but they would not capitulate. For the hour I was at the fence not one child asked for gum or candy. Children I had met during and after the war, like them in other countries had always begged insistently for such treasures. These Berlin children were so grateful for the flour to be free, that they wouldn't lower themselves to be beggars for something more. It was even the more impressive because they hadn't had gum or candy in months. When I realized this silent, mature show of gratitude, and the strength that it took not to ask, I had to do something. All I had was two sticks of gum. I broke them in two and passed them through the barbed wire. The result was unbelievable. Those with the gum tore off the strips of wrapper and gave them to the others. Those with the strips, put them to their noses and smell the tiny fragrance. The expression of...
Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen turns 100-years-old on Saturday. Lee tells the story of the Utahn who changed the world with candy during the Berlin Airlift. Gail joins Lee live to tell his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The car crash deaths of three teens fleeing police has forced the North Minneapolis community to face some stark truths. Rev. Tim christopher joins us. We also learn about WWII's Candy Bomber. Eddie Van Halen sure could play that guitar.
Tuesday on the Trumptater, President Trump leaves Walter Reed Hospital, tales mask off, and tells us “don't live in fear” because of Covid. Government involvement in reviving the economy and do we ever get there? We end on a sweet note as the Candy Bomber turns 100 this weekend. #Trumptater #JamieRenda #DallinJohnson #Coronavirus #Covid #PresidentTrump #joebiden #maskoff #nofear #welfaresystem #candybomber --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fedbyravens/support
Tuesday on the Trumptater, President Trump leaves Walter Reed Hospital, tales mask off, and tells us “don’t live in fear” because of Covid. Government involvement in reviving the economy and do we ever get there? We end on a sweet note as the Candy Bomber turns 100 this weekend.
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2018 was simpler times. We were young, dumb, and in love. And now we're older, dumb and in love. But at least now we've got two years of time to look back on some of these games and talk about how we feel about them now! Check out our thoughts on Photosynthesis and Charterstone ...with a little bit of Hindsight!
In this hour, our WLRH Community Newsroom explores why solar power for homeowners in Alabama is a losing proposition, with Daniel Tait of Energy Alabama. Producer Brett Tannehill gets the Tennessee Valley caught up on the state's upcoming bicentennial events, in a conversation with Huntsville Madison County Bicentennial Committee executive director Sally Warden. Ed Carr, the Alabama State Ambassador for Team Rubicon, an international disaster aid nonprofit, talks with WLRH's Katy Ganaway about what it takes to sign up with the organization, and why having military experience adds value to a volunteer. And the Goethe Institut and KCRW Berlin's The Big Pond Podcast, bring us the story of how U.S. military vet Gail S. Halvorsen brought joy to children living in the somber times of the Cold War.
Track list - Candy Bomber Mix - feat. Jeff Haze ************************************************************ 01. JT Donaldson & Live - Stay Inside (Extended Mix) 02. Crispin Glover - The Long Goodbye 03. Le Barie, Lee Wilson - You Are (Everything) 04. Vian Pelez - Green Boulevard 05. Demuir - Barros Lights in Marseille 06. Cubase Dan - You stay on my Mind 07. Demarkus Lewis - Wipe your Mouth (Dirty Grin Remaster) 08. Samo - What a Feeling 09. Jared Gallo - Unify 10. N-You-Up - Jazz Bar (Saison Rework) 11. Pablo Cahn - Soul Rain (Paco Osona Remix) 12. Phil Weeks - Dance Girl 13. Calou - Bartteque(James Dexter Remix) ************************************************************ Again Jeff Haze surprises with funky and soulful 60 minutes feat. tracks by Phil Weeks, Jared Gallo, Demuir and many more. Enjoy his mix and have a great weekend! Find us on the web: http://www.dhcat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deephousecats/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcUSe8m5Q1-qZcZ1w8MejA/feed iTunes: http://bit.ly/dhcat-itunes-subscribe Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/deephousecatshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deephousecatshow
We speak to 98 year old Gail Halvorsen aka "The Candy Bomber" who flew in the Berlin Airlift in 1948.The Soviets had started a 11-month land blockade against West Berlin. The blockade was broken by a massive U.S.-British airlift of vital supplies to West Berlin. Gail tells an incredible story of an iconic humanitarian mission at the dawn of the Cold War.Now if you’d like to support our operating costs with a few dollars, pounds or roubles then head click here to learn more. Thank you so much to all our fans that are supporting us – it is really appreciated!If that’s not your cup of tea then you can really help us by leaving reviews on Itunes or with your favourite podcast provider. This really helps raise our profile and get guests on the show.Now back to today’s episode. The line wasn’t great, but I felt so honoured to be able to speak with Gail. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)
Learn about "The Chocolate Flier" today on another delicious episode of Hugs From Heaven.
Do you like candy? Sure you do, unless you're some kind of evil fog monster. Assuming you're not, then check out our review of a very intering and historically themed game called Operatoin Candy Bomber. We also discuss what board games have taught us, and learn a little about the fun musical group Postmodern Jukebox.
On this special Christmas Day episode, we hear from a legend from WWII – Gail (Hal) Halvorsen. He has many names: Uncle Wiggly Wings, The Berlin Candy Bomber and The Chocolate Flier. He became popular for dropping candy from his plane to the children of Berlin, from 1948-49. His efforts gained support from many back […] The post Episode 018 – Christmas from Heaven: Gail Halvorsen, The Candy Bomber appeared first on .
On this special Christmas Day episode, we hear from a legend from WWII – Gail (Hal) Halvorsen. He has many names: Uncle Wiggly Wings, The Berlin Candy Bomber and The Chocolate Flier. He became popular for dropping candy from his plane to the children of Berlin, from 1948-49. His efforts gained support from many back […] The post Episode 018 – Christmas from Heaven: Gail Halvorsen, The Candy Bomber appeared first on .
In 1948, the Soviet Union cut off Berlin from western Europe, hoping to starve the citizens and force them to give up their freedom. The British and American pilots of Operation Vittles gave them hope.
In 1948, the Soviet Union cut off Berlin from western Europe, hoping to starve the citizens and force them to give up their freedom. The British and American pilots of Operation Vittles gave them hope.
Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
Learn about World War 2 pilot Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war torn Germany.
World Footprints is pleased to introduce filmmaker Mitty Mirrer who produced and directed a new film honoring the families of fallen troops. "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" premiered on the Pentagon Channel on Veteran's Day and is making the Film Festival circuit. Mitty is a Gold Star child herself, having lost her father in Vietnam when she was only one day old. The film focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22nd, World Footprints takes a look back at the event that changed America with Saturday Evening Post historial Jeff Nilsson. The shot that killed JFK in 1963 left an indelible mark on America. The Saturday Evening Post was there, capturing the thoughts and tributes of the celebrated men who knew him well in its December 14, 1963 issue, which was devoted almost entirely to memorializing the fallen president. Now, 50 years later, the Post opens its vault to pay honor to our 35th president as his contemporaries knew him. Jeff will offer some historical perspectives and offer a glimpse into the Post's commemorative issue. One of our favorite heroes, Ret. Col. Gail Halverson returns to World Footprints to reflect on his service during World War II. Ret. Col. Halverson flew the C-47S and C-54S aircraft during the Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
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Fisher opens the show a great question from a listener about displaying and preserving a century old passport, and who to trust with the project. Hear Fisher's answer as it could apply to many projects. Then, in Family Histoire News, excitement is brewing in New England, where a time capsule left by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams is likely to be opened soon! Then, Col. Gail Halvorsen, best known as "The Berlin Candy Bomber" joins the show to talk about how his one little act of kindness resulted in hope for the besieged people of West Berlin in the 1940s. It's an intriguing story right from the mouth of the 94-year-old Halvorsen who remembers it all like it was yesterday. (This should remind you to interview your senior relatives to capture their family stories.) Then, Tom Perry, the Preservation Authority from TMCPlace.com, talks "room deadening," and mic technique with Fisher to help give you the technical outcome everyone hopes for when recording interviews with family members. That's this week on Extreme Genes, America's Family History Show!
To celebrate Veteran's Day on Nov. 11th, World Footprints introduces the fillmaker behind "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" which will premiere on the Pentagon Channel. Filmmaker Mitty Mirrer, a gold star child herself, focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. November 22nd marks the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The shot that took the 35th President of the United States was heard throughout the nation and the world. Saturday Evening Post historian Jeff Nilsson opens the Post's archival vaults and shares some historical perspectives. Finally, World Footprints will be joined by Ret. Col. Gail Halverson, a former American Pilot of C-47S and C-54S during the WWII Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
World Footprints is pleased to introduce filmmaker Mitty Mirrer who produced and directed a new film honoring the families of fallen troops. "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" premiered on the Pentagon Channel on Veteran's Day and is making the Film Festival circuit. Mitty is a Gold Star child herself, having lost her father in Vietnam when she was only one day old. The film focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22nd, World Footprints takes a look back at the event that changed America with Saturday Evening Post historial Jeff Nilsson. Jeff will offer some historical perspectives and why the Post is opening its vault to pay honor to the 35th President to provide some insight through his contemporaries eyes. One of our favorite heroes, Ret. Col. Gail Halverson returns to World Footprints to reflect on his service during World War II. Ret. Col. Halverson flew the C-47S and C-54S aircraft during the Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
To celebrate Veteran's Day on Nov. 11th, World Footprints introduces the fillmaker behind "Gold Star Children: Two Generations Sharing Loss and Healing" which will premiere on the Pentagon Channel. Filmmaker Mitty Mirrer, a gold star child herself, focuses on the sharing, loss and mentoring of the Iraq/Afghanistan generation by the Vietnam generation gold star children and how they heal together. November 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The shot that took the 35th President of the United States was heard throughout the nation and the world. Saturday Evening Post historian Jeff Nilsson opens the Post's archival vaults and shares some historical perspectives. Finally, World Footprints will be joined by Ret. Col. Gail Halverson, a former American Pilot of C-47S and C-54S during the WWII Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) 1948-49. Col. Halverson, aka, Uncle Wiggly Wings is best known as the Candy Bomber during the Berlin Airlift.
Col. Gail Halvorsen, the original candy bomber from the 1948 Berlin Airlift.
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