"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.

Bread from the heavens -- "Vhat is viggle?" -- Operation Little Vittles -- From little things come big things -- "Dear Onkl of the heaven" -- Ties that are never broken -- Biographical note -- Historical note -- Author's note.