EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 3 MIN
June 24: The Pilot Who Dropped Candy Instead of Bombs
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On June 24, 1948, the Berlin Airlift began as Allied planes raced to supply a blockaded city. Along the way, one American pilot started dropping candy to children below, creating one of the most heartwarming stories in aviation history.
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