Most famous as the first “Candy Bomber” or “Raisin Bomber” to airlift supplies to West Berlin, Germany during the 1948 to 1949 Soviet blockade of the city, this United States Air Force Pilot also became known for his missionary work on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gail Halvorsen was born on October 10, 1920 in Salt Lake City, UT. United States Army officer Lucius Clay was the primary architect of the Berlin Airlift operation in which Halvorsen participated. Before joining the United States Army Air Corps at the start of World War II, he was a pilot with the U.S. Civil Air Patrol. He later earned an advanced degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Gail Halvorsen Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more details information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He was raised in a Mormon household in Salt Lake City, Utah. His first marriage, to Alta Jolley, resulted in five children; his second marriage (following Jolley’s 1999 death) was to his high school girlfriend, Lorraine Pace. He has not shared about He’s parent’s name. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Gail |
Last Name | Halvorsen |
Profession | Pilot |
Age | 100 years |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Birth Date | October 10, 1920 |
Birthday | October 10 |
Birth Place | Salt Lake City, UT |
Country | UT |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
As a result of his involvement in the West Berlin Airlift operation, he was given a number of nicknames, including the “Chocolate Flyer” and “Uncle Wiggly Wings.”
Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | Under Review |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Pilot (profession). |
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