Gail Halvorsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gail Halvorsen
Occupation	Pilot
Date Of Birth	Oct 10, 1920(1920-10-10)
Age	104
Birthplace	Salt Lake City
Country	United States
Birth City	Utah
Horoscope	Libra

Gail Halvorsen Biography

Gail Halvorsen is one of the most popular and richest Pilot who was born on October 10, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is most famous for being the very first “Candy Bomber” or “Raisin Bomber” to transport goods in West Berlin, Germany during the 1948-49 Soviet blocking of Berlin. This United States Air Force Pilot was also known for his missionary activities on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

United States Army officer United States Army officer Lucius Clay was the primary architect of the Berlin Airlift operation in which Halvorsen participated. was the principal creator in The Berlin Airlift operation in which Halvorsen took part.

He was born into an Mormon family located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first wedding he had, with Alta Jolley was the result of five children. His subsequent marriage (following Jolley’s death in the year 1999) occurred to his former high school love, Lorraine Pace.

Gail Halvorsen Net Worth

Gail Halvorsen is one of the richest Pilot from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gail Halvorsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Prior to being a part of the United States Army Air Corps in the midst of World War II, he was a pilot for the U.S. Civil Air Patrol. Later, he completed an advanced diploma with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Due to his participation with an airlift operation called the West Berlin Airlift operation, the man was given a variety of nicknames. Some of them include “Chocolate Flyer” and “Uncle Wiggly Wings.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gail Halvorsen Dating?

According to our records, Gail Halvorsen married to Alta Jolley , Lorraine Pace. As of December 1, 2023, Gail Halvorsen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gail Ranked on the list of most popular Pilot. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gail Halvorsen celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.

Is Colonel Gail S Halvorsen still alive?

COL Gail Seymour “The Candy Bomber” Halvorsen (October 10, 1920 – February 16, 2022 ) was a senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force.

Who was Col Gail Halvorsen?

Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen, or, “The Berlin Candy Bomber” served as a catalyst for what came to be known as “Operation Little Vittles.” His legacy has inspired generations of children to become pilots, teachers, and so much more, but has also inspired people the world over to give more and serve their communities.

Who was the Candy Bomber and why is his story significant?

Gail S. Halvorsen , a U.S. military pilot known as the “Candy Bomber” who, during the Cold War, dropped sweets from his plane to German children in West Berlin, passed away on February 16 at age 101, report Colleen Slevin and Kirsten Grieshaber for the Associated Press (AP).

How old is the Candy Bomber?

101 years (1920–2022)

How many pilots died in the Berlin airlift?

A total of 101 fatalities were recorded as a result of the Air Lift operations, which included 40 Britons and 31 Americans.