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Tag Archives: Doolittle Raiders
Doolittle Raid Anniversary April 18, 1942 80th Anniversary – April 19, 2022
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
2020 Road Trip Photos #18: War Mementos (WWII Edition) — Midlife Crisis Crossover!
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
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
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
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
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).
October 27, 1942 – This Day During World War ll – carrier Hornet (CV-8) sunk by Japanese destroyers Akigumo and Makigumo — U S Military History
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
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
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
RIP Richard “Dick” Cole, Doolittle Raider April 9, 2019
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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