The Legacy of Colonel Gail Halvorsen: The Candy Bomber

What inspired Gail Helverson to become an aviator?

• His father's encouragement

• Reading books about aviation

• Watching airplanes fly across the Utah skies

• A family tradition of flying

Why did the United States start a non-oled pilot training program in 1941?

• To prepare for a potential conflict in Europe

• To explore new aviation technologies

• To train pilots for commercial airlines

• To compete with the Soviet Union

What was Helverson's initial reaction to being assigned to fly cargo planes?

• He refused the assignment

• He was indifferent

• He was disappointed

• He was excited

What event led Helverson to volunteer for the Berlin Airlift?

• A desire to explore Europe

• A need for more cargo pilots

• A personal request from a superior

• The Soviet Union blockading Berlin

What unique idea did Helverson come up with during the Berlin Airlift?

• Creating a new flight path

• Using smaller planes for faster delivery

• Flying at night to avoid detection

• Dropping candy to local children

How did Helverson signal the children that he was approaching?

• By honking the plane's horn

• By wiggling the plane's wings

• By flashing the plane's lights

• By dropping a flare

What was the reaction of other pilots to Helverson's candy drops?

• They criticized him

• They started donating their candy rations

• They reported him

• They ignored it

How many parachutes carrying candy did Helverson's squadron drop in 14 months?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

What nickname did Gail Helverson earn due to his actions during the Berlin Airlift?

• The Sweet Aviator

• The Candy Man

• The Sugar Bomber

• The Chocolate Pilot

What was the long-term impact of Helverson's candy drops on German perceptions of Americans?

• It caused confusion

• It had no effect

• It worsened their view

• It significantly improved their view