The Doolittle Raid, meticulously planned, led, and named after the renowned Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, took place on April 18, 1942, as a pivotal event in World War II. Executed by the United States, the raid targeted the Japanese capital, Tokyo, and various locations on Honshu. Sixteen B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, each crewed by five individuals, were launched from the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet in the Pacific Ocean. Today we celebrate the birthday of Lieutenant Colonel James

Doolittle Raid anniversary

Doolittle Raid