The Doolittle Raiders
The ninth annual conference of the World War II Veterans Committee for the first time expanded to include the Vietnam War under the new umbrella organization, the American Veterans Center.
Several veterans of the April 18, 1942, “Doolittle Raid” on Japan talked about their experiences. A video clip was also shown of a documenta… read more
Several veterans of the April 18, 1942, “Doolittle Raid” on Japan talked about their experiences. A video clip was also shown of a documentary about General Jimmy Doolittle describing the mission, which involved 16 B-25 bombers with five-man crews. After their presentations the veterans responded to audience members' questions.
The ninth annual conference of the World War II Veterans Committee for the first time expanded to include the Vietnam War under the new umbrella organization, the American Veterans Center. close
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