Posted on 11/09/2013 5:29:38 PM PST by Rebelbase
Live now. Last toast for the surviving raiders.
Nice story to go with that nice pic.
The Doolittle Raiders trained at Eglin Field. Actually at a remote strip which used to be called Field 2.
General Doolittle was a generous man. I have heard several stories of him inviting autograph hunters into his home. People would just knock on his door, ask for an autograph and he would invite them in!
Thank you.
...and contributed to the Battle of Britain....giving the few (SPITFIRES) an advantage over the German fighters.
Thanks again Dolittle and his warriors.
Salute and respect.
“AF cadets”
Rumor has it that the goblet case is stored at the AF academy.
“Rumor has it that the goblet case is stored at the AF academy.”
Do you know anything about that?
I find it an honor to be able to watch this important moment and celebration of history of these brave patriots..
Videos.
Previously...
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Doolittle Raiders - Famed World War II Aviators Hold Final Reunion
BoogieFinger
Published on Apr 18, 2013
The Official Website of The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
http://www.doolittleraider.com/
Bombers taking off an aircraft carrier for their UNBELIEVABLE mission is a story not to be missed. How could they survive?
“Short takeoff training
In order to train the B-25 bomber pilots how to take off the deck of the carrier, they practiced on a 500-foot airstrip at Eglin Field, Fla. It was the first time Army Air Force planes, which weren’t built for that purpose, would launch off an aircraft carrier. And it would be the first time they would be used in combat.
No need to practice landings
Because the bombers would have only enough fuel to get them to their mission, they needed a place to land and refuel. So the plan was to land in unoccupied areas of China.” http://www.militarytimes.com/article/...
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WW2: The Doolittle Raid
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Published on Aug 17, 2013
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Best post on this thread .... Thank you.
Stay safe !
I believe the goblets and cognac bottle are going to be displayed at the Doolittle exhibit in the USAF Museum in Dayton.
It was there when I was there.
To the best of my recollection, it was transferred to the AF Museum in the mid-70’s.
"God Bless You Kate for sending this and thanks to Free Republic for the posting!
Such a fitting Tribute to the Doolittle Raiders and what testament to the Brotherhood of these most Courageous Warriors!
God Bless The 4 Remaining Doolittle Raiders and God Bless Their Brothers Who Know Doubt Await Them in Heaven!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3089527/posts
Any calls you can make to your Senators and Congressman to encourage they sign HR1209 and s381 (http://www.doolittleraider.com/) in support of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor to be presented to the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders is greatly appreciated! These men helped save the world!"
Beverly Perlson
The Band of Mothers
That is a great pic. The intensity of Goldwater and the smile of Reagan.
May God bless our leaders and give them courage, and may He bless us all.
Oh have mercy almighty God. Bless us and keep us.
Great post. Thanks for your perspective.
We are contemporaries. Built the same kit.
I am fortunate to have this B-25 based in my town, Georgetown,DE:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/B-25-Panchito/135332682696
It has taken part in many of the recent Doolittle Raider events. It flew overhead on Friday evening around suppertime on its way to the airport. You could hear the engines a ways off and they have such a distinctive sound that I knew what was coming.
Our town is the site of the annual Wings and Wheels event every October— a fly-in of vintage planes and a car show.
Lt. Col. Cole was the featured guest this year, and I had the privilege of being present while he talked about the raid and answered questions from the audience for almost an hour. Lt. Col Cole is the one giving the final toast.He was Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot.
I was watching a piece of history—one which would soon be gone forever.
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