Wiesbaden Army Airfield’s brand new air control tower stands tall during the Berlin Airlift 75th anniversary celebration at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany, June 15, 2024. During the event, a memorialization ceremony was held to dedicate and name the tower in honor of Col. Gail S. Halverson, also known as the “Candy Bomber,” who was stationed at and flew from Wiesbaden Army Airfield in support of the Berlin Airlift. Halvorsen passed away February 16, 2022 at the age of 101. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Sara Berner)
Date Taken: | 06.14.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.16.2024 03:25 |
Photo ID: | 8479194 |
VIRIN: | 240615-A-YP079-8043 |
Resolution: | 6192x4128 |
Size: | 9.94 MB |
Location: | WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE |
Web Views: | 29 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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