Tag Archives: Doolittle Raiders

2020 Road Trip Photos #18: War Mementos (WWII Edition) — Midlife Crisis Crossover!

Posted on September 5, 2020 by

Anyone who really knows Anne is well aware of her long-standing interests in American history in general and World War II in particular, with an intense specialization in the European theater. When opportunities arise to learn more about it and … Continue reading →

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Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, The Last Doolittle Raider – YouTube Video American Veterans Center

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

I saw this on YouTube – https://youtu.be/GjKvJMBil30 Direct link: Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, The Last Doolittle Raider: https://youtu.be/GjKvJMBil30 (around 4:23 minutes long).

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Restored B-25 Mitchell medium bombers prepare to take off from USS Ranger during a re-enactment of Doolittle Raid 50 years later. April 21st, 1992. — John’s Navy and other Maritime or Military News

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/316Lko3 via IFTTT via Restored B-25 Mitchell medium bombers prepare to take off from USS Ranger during a re-enactment of Doolittle Raid 50 years later. April 21st, 1992. — John’s Navy and other Maritime … Continue reading →

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THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO (1944) — Weapons and Warfare

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

Synopsis Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo is an American war film produced by Sam Zimbalist, written by Dalton Trumbo, and directed by Mervyn LeRoy. It is based on the true story of the Doolittle Raid, the U.S. retaliatory airstrike against Japan … Continue reading →

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Short Documentary on the Doolittle Raiders during WW2 – YouTube Video

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

I saw this several weeks ago on YouTube – Short Documentary on the Doolittle Raiders during WW2 – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzW20w63flM (about 13:28 minutes long).

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October 27, 1942 – This Day During World War ll – carrier Hornet (CV-8) sunk by Japanese destroyers Akigumo and Makigumo — U S Military History

Posted on October 27, 2019 by

October 27, 1942 – Abandoned carrier Hornet (CV-8), damaged by bombs and torpedoes and attempted scuttling the previous day, is sunk by Japanese destroyers Akigumo and Makigumo. The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands took place on 26 October 1942 … Continue reading →

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Jacob Daniel DeShazer, Doolittle Raider, Missionary – Forgiveness Sundays April 28, 2019

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

In visiting Jacob’s Find-A-Grave memorial – https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25377246/jacob-daniel-de_shazer, I noticed the following quote left by somebody who added a Virtual Flower: I was fortunate to hear Jake DeShazer speak in church many years ago. It was a joy to hear his … Continue reading →

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Doolittle Raid Anniversary April 18, 1942 77th Anniversary

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Lest we forget.  In memory of and to honor those 80 men who participated in the Doolittle Raid and those who served on the ships and provided other support for the raid. Out of 80 Doolittle Raiders, some did not … Continue reading →

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RIP Richard “Dick” Cole, Doolittle Raider April 9, 2019

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Updated with a link to several more Virtual Cemeteries. I was at home last night when I saw the note on Facebook about Doolittle Raider Dick Cole dying. He was 103 years old and the last surviving member of the … Continue reading →

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Wreck of USS Hornet Found

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Updated February 15, 2019: added link to Paul Allen website about finding the Hornet. When I use Firefox, it often shows random links to check out. This morning one of the random links mentioned the wreck of World War II … Continue reading →

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