The author reflects on the value of the book titled "Operation Vittles" that was published by the American Women's Club in Berlin, Germany during the 1948-1949 airlift. He explores the purpose of the book which was dedicated to showing American foods could emerge from foodstuff flown from Frankfurt. The author also chronicles how the Operation Vittles became the name given to the U.S.-led airlft that began on June 26, 1948.