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While many documents have been produced over the years, here are some that could be useful in an educational context, or for those simply looking for a fun way to learn more about the Berlin Blockade and the efforts of the Allied servicemen.  

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civil_air_patrol_medal.pdf
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Forever the Candy Bomber
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Halvorsen: Candy bomber, engineer, unofficial ambassador
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Gail Halvorsen Interview: KUED Transcript
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Parachutes, Candy and Uncle Wiggly Wings
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Talking Proud: The Berlin Candy Bomber
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The Berlin Candy Bomber-Discussion
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Friend Magazine: Parachutes of Hope
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Spirit of Freedom Newsletter
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Military History: Gail Halvorsen interview
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Gail Halvorsen, David Williams Interview, 2011
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American Heritage (2017)
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michael_tunnel-the_candy_bomber.pdf
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Classroom and Learning Activities

Harry Truman Library: Candy Bomber Lesson Plan
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Activity: The Amazing Berlin Airlift
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Activity: Michael Tunnell Book Discussion
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Activity: Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot
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Activity: Uncle Wiggly Wings and Character
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Activity: The Uncle Wiggly Wings Story
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The Early Cold War Years
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What was the Berlin Airlift?
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candydrop.pdf
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Letter from a child-Surviving and chocolate
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NPR Interview-Uncle Wiggly Wings
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7-12_halvorsen_story.pdf
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k-6_halvorsen_story.pdf
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Candy Bomber marching with Germans for Olympics
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Berlin candy bomber wants a repeat over Iraq
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Candy bomber recalls bittersweet memories
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50 years after Berlin airlift still a model of care ingenuity
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1948 the Berlin Airlift.pdf
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A Berliner grows up with the Americans
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A look back at airlift that saved Berlin 50 years ago
File Size: 76 kb
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South Carolina Air Force base honors Utah Candy Bomber
File Size: 67 kb
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Airlift sparks Berlins emotions 60 years on
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Airmen deliver hope
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Allies wiggle wings over Berlin
File Size: 76 kb
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American pilot hero to hungry Berlin children
File Size: 71 kb
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Berlin Airlift commemorations begin
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Berlin Airlift delivered hope
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Berlin Airlift project brings U.S. - German students together
File Size: 74 kb
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Berlin Airlift re-enacted with candy drop
File Size: 73 kb
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Berlin Airlift remembered key moment in cold war
File Size: 69 kb
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Berlin Airlift remembering those who fell
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Berlin Airlift taught Candy Bomber important lessons
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Berlin Airlift veteran flew 403 missions of hope
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Berlin Candy Bomber meets children of today, yesteryear
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Candy Bomber of Berlin Airlift returns to air
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Berlin Candy Bomber wants a repeat over Iraq
File Size: 69 kb
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Berlin candy drops are Utahns sweet memory
File Size: 73 kb
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Berlin honours Airlift veterans on 60th anniversary of blockades' end
File Size: 73 kb
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Berlin launches year-long Airlift tribute
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Berliners celebrate life-saving allied Airlift
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Berliners, US veterans cheer a shared 48 Airlift to history
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Bomber is about more than candy
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Candy Bomber sweetens day for Kosovars
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BYU-Candy Bomber visits Kosovar refugees
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Candy Bomber back just like old times
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Fame Candy Bomber honored at JB Charleston
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Candy Bomber brings new message of hope to Germany
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Candy Bomber drops in 65 years after Berlin Airlift
File Size: 68 kb
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Candy Bomber honored at Hill AFB
File Size: 69 kb
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Candy Bomber is to buzz Berlin again
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Hero of Berlin Airlift highlights N.C. event marking first flight
File Size: 69 kb
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Candy Bomber recalls Berlin Airlift
File Size: 71 kb
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Candy Bomber shows he can still wiggle
File Size: 68 kb
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Candy Bomber still delivers
File Size: 74 kb
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2012-Candy Bomber Delivers
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Candy Bomber talks about military then now
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Candy Bomber to re-create event today
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Candy Bomber visit reminds us of Airlift's finest hour
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Candy Bomber visits and imparts wisdom
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Candy Bomber wants to fly over Baghdad
File Size: 69 kb
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Child of Berlin Airlift tells her story
File Size: 74 kb
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Chocaltes falling from the sky-Berliners remember
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Chocs awa as pilot returns to the city he bombed with candy
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Clinton and Kohl celebrate Airlift miracle
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Dessert storm- Berlin 1948 the Candy Bomber made life sweeter for blockaded children
File Size: 89 kb
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Dropping bombs of candy on Berlin
File Size: 72 kb
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Eyewitness Berlin cheers in the sun as Obama promises nuclear cuts
File Size: 77 kb
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First Lt. Gail Halvorsen is credited with saving millions of West Berliners from starvation: Candy Bomber mates relive Berlin Airlift
File Size: 73 kb
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German native meets pilot
File Size: 77 kb
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Germany marks 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift effort to save city
File Size: 69 kb
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Halvorsen inducted into Utah aviation hall of fame
File Size: 67 kb
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Gail Halvorsen member of the Berlin Airlift: Honored for his efforts
File Size: 71 kb
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Halvorsen still bombing kids with love
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Honoring a living legend: Paying tribute to the heroes of the Berlin Airlift
File Size: 71 kb
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Mercedes-Gail Letter
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Hope from the heavens: The Candy Bomber was honored for his Berlin missions
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House of Representatives: Recognizing 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift success
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How sweet it was says candy man
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How 50 years ago this week Europe was pulled back from the brink of World War III
File Size: 86 kb
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In Germany, Clinton voices hope for Mid-East peace
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Not chocolate but hope: Tribute to the Candy Bomber
File Size: 83 kb
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Interview with Andrei Cherny and Gail Halvorsen
File Size: 76 kb
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Kindly Bombers return on 60th anniversary of Airlift
File Size: 76 kb
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Marking the Berlin Airlift's end
File Size: 68 kb
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Mess hall dedicated to Candy Bomber
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Miracle from the sky
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Operation Little Vittles: Berling Airlift saved lives, liberty from Stalin
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Out in the cold
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Pilot became Candy Bomber
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Pilot who fought against Russia learns from them during Mormon mission
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Tucson woman recalls candy drops in post-war Berlin
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Remarks at the Berlin Airlift remembrance ceremony
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Re-enactment of candy drop in Berlin continues this weekend
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Return of the Candy Bomber: Uncle Wiggly Wings is back in the sky again
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Saving the people of Berlin
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Mercedes-Berlin 1961
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Sec of Defence Gates speaks on dedication of defense humanitarian exhibit
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Show bits today on television
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Stamp commemorates U.S.-led air relief
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State Department on Berlin Airlift anniversary
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Story time: Children listen, participate and learn
File Size: 73 kb
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Survivor grateful to allies: Sweet memories for Berlin girl
File Size: 69 kb
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Teddy troopers perform airborne mission in Iraq
File Size: 75 kb
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The Spirit of freedom still flying high
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The Candy Bombers: America's finest hour
File Size: 73 kb
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The hero of the Berlin Airlift
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The Hershey Company welcomes returning veterans
File Size: 105 kb
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The people behind gse brand names
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US Air Force to open the Nasdaq Stock Market
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White House remarks by the President and Chancellor Kohl
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TV-Lives transformed
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Unveiling of U.S. stamp kicks off Berlin Airlift commemorations
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When airborne angels saved Berlin
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Obama beast German heat wave by going casual at the Brandenburg gate
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Berlin's Tempelhof airport stirs turbulence
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2014 Article
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Flying lessons
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Kentucky Air Guard-Thunder
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