Ukrainian boy was catching sweets from American planes during the Berlin Airlift in 1948. Inspired by those huge planes, he became an airspace engineer, worked for NASA on Apollo program.(u-krane.com)

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As Chief Scientist of US Airforce, he was credited with initiation of GPS: Michael Yarymovych

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1 year ago

What a great guy! I can’t imagine life and work today without GPS.

And in a sense, all thanks to American pilots dropping chocolates and candy. A little goodwill to children goes a long way.

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1 year ago

Kindness can spark dreams, and dreams can lead people to greatness

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1 year ago

@PugJesus @Ulara @zabadoh
Always follow your dreams.

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