U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William H. Tunner, directed the Berlin Airlift operation, and gave his blessing to Halvorsen's efforts, giving birth to "Operation Little Vittles." U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William H. Tunner, directed the Berlin Airlift operation, and gave his blessing to Halvorsen's efforts, giving birth to "Operation Little Vittles." SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.14 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Photo By: VIRIN: 229795-X-YVE66-245.jpg Photo Gallery