![]() ![]() Sir for you, the brothers beside you and all the Raiders, your service was a gift, to a nation at war, to your family and friends who have proudly stood beside you and to hundreds of thousands of American Airmen who continue to stand on you shoulders." And you, Colonel Doolittle your great leader and your brothers inspired a nation and turned the tide of the war. He said, "They had a message on the flight bulletin board for a dangerous mission. Cole about his description of how he became a Raider. ![]() There were 16 remaining Raiders when I had the greatest honor of meeting them in 2005.Īir Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh. Only 1 of the 80 Doolittle Raiders remain, Lt. Toujours Au Danger, we will never forget your bravery, your service and your sacrifice. Nothing deter him, certainly not the fear of death."ġ8 April 1942- 18 April 2018: 75 year anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders. "A man who carried out his mission, regardless of what happens. "General Doolittle, what would a hero be?"Īir Force General James "Jimmy" Doolittle.
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