Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

16 B-24 bombers took off from the carrier U.S.S. Hornet on April 18, 1942 and struck Tokyo. This raid was planned and led by Lt. Colonel James (Jimmy) Doolittle. The bombing raid was not so much a strategic success, but it was a huge psychological and morale boost for the U.S. and her allies. The Doolittle Raid was followed up in June, 1942 by the Battle of Midway, an overwhelming victory for the U.S. Navy and a turning point in the war against Japan.

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anotherview Loc: California

It is a saga that will go down in the annals of warfare, especially at sea.

Tinker

B-25 is the correct designation for these aircraft. B-24s were four-engine heavies in WWII.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Wow, great shot too !! .......thanks for sharing

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Great image of a great old WWII aircraft.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

This is the B24 - designated as the Liberator.

My father flew as a squadron leader with the 456th Bomb Group out of Sicily and Italy (1943 - 1945).

anotherview Loc: California

March Field Air Museum has a B-25J "Mitchel" on static display.

B-25J "Mitchel" March Air Field Museum

canonclicker

I have 5 original signatures of Jimmy Doolittle in ink. They are for sale. If you are interested let me know.

Rob, I had a working art studio and needed 6 original signatures for the Jimmy Doolittle Monument at March Air Reserve Base. I only needed one for the occasion, but needed more to choose the best one. I also have an embossed portrait on paper of about 6" to go with the signatures. I've always wanted to frame them.

A year later I was at the art framing studio that framed the one that went to General Michael Kelly, the Chief of Staff, the Pentagon. I was a little puffy telling the studio I sent the pieces to them for framing. The owner stopped me and said shortly after he received a phone call the person stated, "I am (----) from the Pentagon -------. and need to have your quote on the piece you framed for General Kelly would like to keep it at his home now he's retired." The framer thought it was a prank so he responded with, "Did you say you're Santa Claus?" The man on other end said, "No I am from the Pentagon and I do need to know."

A humorous tale I enjoy repeating.

anotherview Loc: California

Here's a picture of the Jimmy Doolittle bust and its placement in front of the 15th Air Force Wall (dedicated 1998). March Field Air Museum.

Jimmy Doolittle Bust, March Field Air Museum

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nice shot Rob

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

One of the greatest aviation feats of WW II. But you mean the B25 Mitchell!

Wes Loc: Dallas

I couldn't add the picture of a B-24 but I remember it had four engines.

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

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Gatorcoach Loc: New Jersey

Mine flew with the 461st as a bombardier over Italy, Romania, Yugoslavia, and France. I recently had the pleasure of climbing around a B-24 and actually saw the bombardier seat (wasn't allowed to sit in it). Took my son and grandson with me - very cool!