Cold War ‘Candy Bomber’ Gail Halvorsen dies at 101

A US airman who became known as the “Candy Bomber” for his unique supply drops in Germany after World War II died Wednesday in Utah. Col. Gail S. Halvorsen was 101 years old.A US airman who became known as the “Candy Bomber” for his unique supply drops in Germany after World War II died Wednesday in Utah. Col. Gail S. Halvorsen was 101 years old.