The Doolittle Raid | Full Documentary | Jimmy Doolittle | Missions That Changed The War l The B-25

The Doolittle Raid, the full 3 hours documentary by Air2AirTV!
The Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, was an air raid on 18 April 1942 by the United States on the Japanese capital Tokyo and other places on Honshu during World War II. It was the first air operation to strike the Japanese archipelago. Although the raid caused comparatively minor damage it demonstrated that the Japanese mainland was vulnerable to American air attacks. It served as retaliation for the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, and provided an important boost to American morale. The raid was planned by, led by, and named after Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle (later a Lieutenant General in the US Army Air Forces and the US Air Force Reserve).
Under the final plan, 16 B-25B Mitchell medium bombers, each with a crew of five, were launched from the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet, in the Pacific Ocean, off Japan. There was to be no fighter escort. After bombing military and industrial targets in Japan, the B-25 crews were to continue westward to land in China.
The raid on Japan killed about 50 people and injured 400, including civilians. Damage to Japanese military and industrial targets was minimal but the raid had major psychological effects. In the United States, it raised morale; in Japan, it raised fear and doubt about the ability of military leaders to defend the home islands, but the bombing and strafing of civilians also steeled Japanese resolve to gain retribution, and this was exploited for propaganda purposes.[4] It also pushed forward Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plans to attack Midway Island in the Central Pacific, an attack that turned into a decisive defeat of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) by the US Navy in the Battle of Midway. The consequences were most severely felt in China, where Japanese reprisals caused the deaths of 250,000 civilians and 70,000 soldiers.
Of the 16 USAAF crews involved, 14 complete crews of five returned to the United States or to US forces elsewhere, except for one who was killed in action.[5][6] Eight aviators were captured by Japanese forces in Eastern China and three of these were later executed. All but one of the B-25s were destroyed in crashes, while the 16th landed at Vladivostok, in the Soviet Union. Because the Soviet Union was not officially at war with Japan, it was required, under international law, to intern the bomber's crew for the duration of the war, and their B-25 was confiscated. However, within a year, the crew was secretly allowed to leave the Soviet Union, under the guise of an escape, and they returned to the United States, or US units elsewhere, by way of Allied-occupied Iran and North Africa.
Doolittle initially believed that the loss of all his aircraft would lead to his court-martial, but he instead received the Medal of Honor and was promoted two ranks to brigadier general.
When planning indicated that the B-25 was the aircraft that best met all of the requirements of the mission, two were loaded aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet at Norfolk, Virginia, and were flown off the deck without difficulty on 3 February 1942. The raid was immediately approved and the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) was chosen to provide the pool of crews from which volunteers would be recruited. The 17th BG had been the first group to receive B-25s, with all four of its squadrons equipped with the bomber by September 1941. The 17th not only was the first medium bomb group of the Army Air Corps, but in early 1942, also had the most experienced B-25 crews. Its first assignment following the entry of the United States into the war was to the U.S. Eighth Air Force.
The 17th BG, then flying antisubmarine patrols from Pendleton, Oregon, was immediately moved cross-country to Columbia Army Air Base at West Columbia, South Carolina, ostensibly to fly similar patrols off the East Coast of the United States, but in actuality to prepare for the mission against Japan. The group officially transferred effective 9 February 1942 to Columbia, where its combat crews were offered the opportunity to volunteer for an "extremely hazardous", but unspecified mission. On 19 February, the group was detached from the Eighth Air Force and officially assigned to III Bomber Command.
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[@bernardogomez6074]

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[@edotis3389]

They're not called the Greatest Generation for nothing! True American Heroes!

[@williamerentfro9543]

Thank you for being the most beautiful people that you could be!

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

Did our American Pilots & Crew that had to bail out of their planes because of running out of fuel, ever get rescued?

[@patrickjwhited6567]

@@chirelle.alanalooney8609 Some were helped by Chinese nationals, others were captured and executed. At least one made it into Russia, that crew was interred and later brought out through Iran. Google will help with more information..

[@charlessaint7926]

My Japanese grandmother told me a story. She was a nurse of the Japanese Red Cross, attached to serve the Imperial Army. One day she was ordered by the doctors to take the patients outside. The cherry blossoms were blooming in the courtyard. As they admired its natural beauty, a pair of aircraft flew right over their heads at low altitudes. Then they heard explosions in the distance. I asked her when this was, but in her late 80s she had a hard time remembering. Using circumstantial evidence I was able to piece it together. It was in Tokyo. Cherry blossums bloom in Japan from March to mid-April, generally. The clencher was her describing the aircraft, "They had two engines and two tails." I showed her a photo of a B-25. She said, "That's it!" My Grandmother witnessed the Doolittle Raid!

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[@tassi13827]

What an amazing piece of history she witnessed.

[@billolsen4360]

Remarkable!

[@sankaplays3098]

@@tassi13827 Not so amazing for the Japanese haha.

[@charlessaint7926]

@@sankaplays3098 One strange thing about my grandmother, she was really open about her experiences in the war. She would tell you stories even if you didn't ask. When it came to Japan losing the war and the atomic bombs, she wasn't angry at the Americans. She just said, "It was war."

[@robkitchen]

The greatest generation, this is the kind of stuff that earned this generation that honor. These men are definitely heroes.

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[@sherdellmccoy2811]

I agree, my mom was of that generation.

[@georgigeorgiev1329]

Brainwashed idiots fought to save comrade Stalin

[@samuelpancake4084]

I agree but current solider we still got heart

[@brianscheele8587]

Lt. Col Dick Cole was an incredible man, friend, and hero. My daughter even got to interview him for a documentary. Having him as my neighbor till he passed away, we talked alot, and I loved listening to his stories! Thank you for your service, and all of the the Doolittle Raiders!!

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[@krismurphy7711]

What did he say Doolittle ACTUALLY said to him about the Raid...on the flight to China after striking Japan????? I would love to hear that discussion from engine start on the Hornet to final safety in China!!!!

[@themrsluggo]

He had a son named Sam, is that correct?

[@makhetefall8003]

To you the bravest, "UN GRAND SALUTE". I watched this documentary several times and I have saved it in my favorites file. I have been living here and had the chance to learn about the USA's history. I love the introduction of the documentary. If you listen well, you will know that General/Doctor Doolittle and ALL the people who went with him had/executed a CRAZY plan. If the USA had entered the war earlier, I wonder what would have happened to have General Patton on land combined with Doolittle and The British Bomber Harris in the sky? Not a good idea to poke a BEAR from Alaska. How about getting a taste of your own medicine from JIMMY "TYSON" DOOLITTLE. If JIM called me, I would go. COURAGEOUS AND BOLD. Thank you, my favorite General. We are Free today. See you.

[@phillipsmith4501]

Here's to your braveness Mr Doolittle it was your generation that saved this generation cheers from Australia.

[@australiafirst520]

Unbelievable Heroism. These events should be taught to Children in Schools. so they are never forgotten.

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[@bunky8077]

Gary Sinise is such a great narrator. He narrates the History Channel series WW2 in HD, well worth the watch even for non Americans like myself

[@keithlonghurst6572]

He's had affection for the US military forces since playing Lt Dan in Forest Gump

[@joevandalsum2796]

These men are in heaven!! So when you get there look them up and personally thank them and I am sure they will have some great stories to tell us!!!

[@garyk.nedrow8302]

The sad truth is that the vast majority of American high school graduates never heard of the Doolittle raid. For that matter, they don't know who Harry Truman was either or Winston Churchill, or how close they came to not even existing. America exists today because a lot of brave men defended it 70 years ago, and an entire generation made incredible sacrifices that school children today know almost nothing about. How ironic is that?

[@ltipst2962]

Heroes. All 80 of them. God bless them all, we are taught to only be violent in our own defense. Ww2 was nothing but defense. They have, and will always have my upmost respect

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[@Michigander269]

I'm so thankful to have met lieutenant colonel Richard Cole before he passed, it's a moment I'll treasure forever. I shook his hand, thanked him for everything he did for this country and politely asked for his autograph. To which he happily indulged, on a pamphlet explaining the Mitchell bomber no less! The moment it fired up down the runway I swear he was a kid again, his eyes lit right up and he stood near attention to watch it take off. It was at the field of flight Air show in battle Creek, Michigan in the year 2013 I belive. God rest his soul, and all of these fine men!

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[@dennisfenton9733]

i met col cole as well...I now knew what an American hero looks like. God bless him

[@glenmallory6181]

After the last Doolittle Raider passed away, a special ceremony was held in which the families of each raider was asked to attend and answer the roll call when their family's raider was called. It was a moving ceremony. I came across it on KZbin some time ago. It is worth searching for it if you have not seen it yet. I am grateful for their service.

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[@johnrathbun2943]

I must admit, the military and government has done a great job to portray them as heroes. Let's take a look at exactly what their mission was. Their commander knew that the savilian populations houses were made of grass roofs and wood. So the plan was to drop incendiary bombs, now days called napalm, upon these civilian homes. To kill as many Japanese people as they could. He didn't care how many were women or children. He didn't care if they wore a uniform or not. He just wanted as many Japanese people dead as possible. Yes the true mark of heroism. I guess Hitler must be a hero under those qualities.

[@billmartin8874]

@@johnrathbun2943 Welcome to War. This happens on both sides in every war. Depends on which side you are 'on'. And which side is the agressor.

[@johnrathbun2943]

@@billmartin8874 they used to say that about slavery. And alot of rulers of countries used to have sex with children. So I guess that makes that okay too! And alot of countries used to starve and inslave it's people. So that's cool too? I was raised good guys wear white hats and they are seen as good because they do good. I thought we were a country that was based upon good and moral beliefs. I guess I'm just a naive idealist. Here's a question, did Jesus get drunk and pick up prostitutes?

[@mdkell4261]

@@johnrathbun2943 if it were left to you John Rathbin,, then we should lay down and let any country take us over. That is cowardice. I guess you leave your doors at home unlocked,........

[@jennymontague851]

Incredible presentation of the men who fought, suffered and died who died in freeing the world from the tyranny of the Japanese during WWII. I knew a little about the Doolittle raids from the movie "Pearl Harbor" and this documentary clarified it all for me. My Dad was in WW II living like a Bedouin on the desert near the Suez Canal and running supply trains to our troupes and our allies on the Russian front. He always wanted to fly, but his Mom talked him out of it. He was her only son and she wouldn't let him do so. He had experience working on the UPRR in the States, so he opted to run those trains. He was over there for 3 solid years. He never talked about it much. Many soldiers would just as soon forget. But, I've always been fascinated with WWII and appreciate this wonderful, heartfelt and honest documentary. Thank you.

[@stonetrouble5053]

Read "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo."

[@Maxwell-xk9sn]

@@stonetrouble5053 I highly recommend Ted Lawson's "THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO", Appreciate your drawing the attention to this story by Lawson, the Pilot of Plane #7 and how his gunner, "Doc" White M. D. saved Lawson's life. This was made a 1944 movie which was enthusiastically received.

[@Colt1775]

Respect is deserved even to those who wanted to participate but were not selected to participate. Their willingness to risk their life for their nation is a testament to the tremendous courage those individuals had.

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[@NYRM1974]

Bless the Doolittle Raiders for their gallantry and service to the people of the United States we will hold them dear to our hearts.....

[@johncillis3431]

The Doolittle raid was amazing. The fact that B25s could take off from the Hornet was amazing in and of itself, knowing the plan was a one way mission. Gary Sinese is a great host for these videos. The most touching moment for me (I was registered for the draft in the late 70's during the Iran crisis but never called up) with ex military, other than my uncles, father and brothers, was just before the 40'th anniversary of Normandy, in '84. While on a four hour layover at JFK, I sat with ex D-Day participants flying to London, then heading to Normandy, to remember the landings with their German counterparts that survived that day and the subsequent breakout. Tears came to their eyes remembering the comrades they lost but whose lives they celebrated, and the comrades in arms the Germans became with them, so thankful for our assistance in rebuilding their nation under the Marshall plan and also for the Berlin Airlift. I learned to fly in 2006, small fixed wing aircraft, on the 40th anniversary of my first flight on a PSA Lockheed Electra in '66. I have always been thankful to pilots, like the Tuskegee airmen, military transport pilots, and fighter, bomb and Catalina rescue crews that came of age in WWII. My father entered Japan as part of the occupation forces in '45, served in Korea, and later commissioned dozens of nuclear navy vessels from the mid-60s to the 80's as a Navy Health Physicist, with the civilian rank of Commander. My maternal uncle served in the peacetime 101st airborne, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. My maternal grandma was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. One day I pray the superpowers will come together and use their military for disaster aid, and shipping escort, and sea rescue. My friend Alex Haley (RIP - who I first knew in '75, former coast guard and author of Roots which later became a miniseries) taught me so much about how important it is to be an ambassador of peace for one's country and one's roots, and I later became a business traveler in the US and abroad and always remembered that and also to respect our serving soldiers when I met them in travel, or the domestic soldiers of the countries I visited, protecting their homeland and comrades.

[@circomnia9984]

Why didn't they change the name to "The Doalot Raid"? Because it certainly did. Calling it "The Doolittle Raid" sounds demeaning.

[@tomgraves6463]

Thank you for keeping this story alive, for all these fine men that made history. One of my historical treasures is a reunion poster that was autographed by the artist and Doolittle. I've had the poster safely stored away for almost 35 years, and hope to get it in a frame sometime soon and displayed proudly as it should be. 💙❤

[@johnbean5779]

Could you get me the measurements of your poster? I have a friend that's a woodworker that I may be able to enlist their help and I can cut the glass for it.

[@ltipst2962]

@@johnbean5779 That's very kind of you. I hope one day I can enjoy America and true Americans like yourself, for myself. We seem more alike than anyone else. If I can donate from a far away land, please share how

[@sherryc6228]

I framed and display mine. I would rather it possibly be damaged than sitting safely in hiding

[@gunshipgray4295]

As a young man had the honor of personally knowing an air force historian who introduced me to General James Doolittle during his last years and I got to visit with him in his own home and spend time with him…..General Doolittle was a real American hero ! He was a wonderful friendly man and mentor to me….I shall never forget him…..he and his generation were truly the greatest generation…..

[@Dronescapes]

Well said

[@waynesworld7804]

As an Australian whose father served in WWII, I also thank the Americans and in particular these men, for their service to freedom. I’m enjoying the doc so thanks for sharing.

[@Steellama]

We americans salute the Anzac. The bravery of the Australian and new Zealand solders whom held the line and gave us the chance to win. Absolutely legends.

[@waynesworld7804]

@@Steellama cheers. I think most countries can be proud of that generation.

[@jorgmartinbauer5127]

@@waynesworld7804 we certainly are.

[@Mark-Mcloud]

@@waynesworld7804 We all secretly wish Great Britain and Russia had join Germany in defeating the US. One can only dream

[@keithlonghurst6572]

Big thanks are due to All of the Australians for fought in WW2! They didn't get the recognition they deserved! Mac Arthur hogged all of the credit for himself!

[@jonathanoconnor9546]

A few years ago my wife and I had dinner with Jonna Doolittle Hoppes. She had served as an expert on the movie Pearl Harbor. Alec Baldwin wanted the play her grandfather as cursing a blue streak. She informed him that her grandfather would never have spoken that way. When Spencer Tracy was chosen to play her grandfather in Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Tracy called her grandfather and asked if her grandfather OK'd Tracy playing him. Need I say more in comparing the two actors ?

[@ricardosalazar8340]

Wow, my respects to those men who are still alive, heroes. Those of us who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan will also one day be remembered with the recognition it deserves. Semper fidelis 💪💪

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[@boboayame2065]

Yeah but they won...

[@Oliver-kv2mm]

Bless these men, we thank them for their service.

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[@jamesritter5829]

Not one of these men backed out when told they could. This is the honor and love they had for this country. They would rather die then to live in shame of walking away. God bless everyone of these HEROS!!!!

[@bo45]

We salute them all. That's when Men were Men. And weren't going to apologize for it.

[@johnnynephrite6147]

In all of the history of warfare, there has never been a title more fitting than the *Doolittle* Raid.

[@HebrewHammerArmsCo]

My utmost respect to all those men... You helped save my country Australia..

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[@AKSAM6]

And my parent's homeland, the Republic of China

[@kerrydavis2919]

These men were true American heroes! I have study the Doolittle raid in the past, but this story was more detailed and having the surviving men tell their stories was amazing! Thank You men!

[@Mrbfgray]

High accolades for a dude who didn't doo much. 😉

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

As an American I am in awe of these men. The best of us.

[@greghardy1137]

My father was at Normandy, he would have turned 100 this April. He never made a big deal about serving the entire war. They did a job they needed to do.

[@hangdogit]

Doolittle -- what an ironic name for a heroic guy who risked so much and accomplished so much!

[@rodneypiper1066]

As an immigrant to Canada from South Korea, I've been fascinated by Allied war effort and more importantly, US ingenuity. I always wanted this event turned into a Hollywood movie. God Bless America!!

[@donf3877]

Check out the movie “30 Seconds Over Tokyo”. It is a semi accurate account of the raid.

[@Kevin-bg3wu]

The hardest of the hardcore. 52 officers, 28 enlisted men who volunteered for almost certain suicied mission. God bless you Champions.

[@glennstewart5397]

I am a Canadian, but I too thank those men for their bravery! R.I.P. to those are gone Bofore the rest!

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[@williamhouser1557]

Excellent documentary, none of those men will be forgotten although I feel they all should have received the CMH, their country asked them to do an impossible mission and they stepped up and did it without any regard for their safety, even though they had opportunities to bow out, their commitment, courage and Valor are an inspiration and are to be commended for what they accomplished

[@timothyhorner3152]

It’s the MOH not the CMH

[@luna-chan8114]

@@timothyhorner3152 can also be called cmh

[@luna-chan8114]

@@timothyhorner3152 recent exemple : Marine CMH Winner Cpl William Carpenter | Medal of honor recipients ...

[@C77-C77]

They may all have deserved it, but there's no way the US Gov. could award them all the MOH. They realized way before WWII that too many were awarded during the Civil War and vowed never to repeat it. Some Civil War recipients even had their medals rescinded. Out of today's current number of recipients since the award was created in 1861, which is 3,535, 40% of them were awarded during the Civil War. So, we have only 60% of the 3,535 awarded in the last 160+ years. That is a miniscule amount compared to the millions and millions who have served in that timeframe. It's reserved for guys like Audie Murphy and Roy Benavidez. And James Doolittle. When he received it, i'm sure he considered it represented everyone on the raid, not just himself.

[@timhunt1482]

My dad was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps all you people that fought for our freedom I thank you very much

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Bless him Tim

[@davedavids9619]

When we hear these men say they remember everything as it happened just yesterday I always had something like; 'yeah that is what you claim', but I don't believe you. Now that I am considered to be old I can also recall all the things I did when I was a young military pilot and when I was doing war missions. I remember with whom I was and remember every little detail. So, when these men talk about their ordeal I understand they are reliving every minute of the training and of the mission. By the time I write this all of them are dead, but they still deserve our full respect for what they did. With complete disregard of their own safety they answered the call and put themselves in danger. This documentary is a great tribute to all the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. They made it possible for me to pursue my career as a military pilot. We should be forever grateful.

[@nattybumpo7156]

Can we take a second and give Gary Sinise a shout out? I have so much deep respect for the things he has chosen to do with this fame and clout since he forever became Lt. Dan.

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[@patrickjwhited6567]

God bless these wonderful men. I was stationed in Japan in 72/74, and there is a photo taken from one of the Raiders aircraft of the base and the pier where my ship was tied up 30 years later.

[@williamwaters6803]

My grandpa got to train with Gen. Doolittle. He said that he was a hard man and trained men relentlessly, but everybody respected him for it. Grandpa said that if he hadn't pushed them so hard, he would have been unprepared for Europe.

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[@johnstaley6337]

I’m a little sad that Hollywood has failed to depict the shear ingenuity, inspiration, & iron guts of this mission. The best history of people in extremis is always told by the participants. : please encourage vets you know to put down their experiences. I never met my mom’s beloved nephew who was lost piloting a B24 over Germany in 1943; & no one really spoke of his service much. I’m slowly reconstructing his record in order to at least place more in the airfield museum from which he flew - they don’t even have a photo of him , although I do. Thanks to the curators of this fine & detailed account.

[@IncogNito-gg6uh]

Navy flight instructor Lt. Henry Miller trained the pilots in short field take-offs. He stressed to the Army pilots that, whereas they started their take-off run on land with the yoke pulled back into their stomachs, on the carrier they should keep the elevators in a more neutral position and let the B-25 fly itself off the end of the deck. On the morning they launched he watched in dismay as all but one B-25 started down the deck with full aft elevator, leap off the deck, and then hang on its props on the edge of a stall.

[@ukeboxjerry]

A truly great man and aviator! Believe it or not, Lt. Hank Miller was my great uncle on my mom's side. He retired as a Rear Admiral and at one time was Commander of the Pacific Fleet. He's rightfully buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

[@Louis-qi1gz]

Literally, the bravest warriors on earth 🌎 and sky ,, my heart melts for they 🙏

[@jamesparks2242]

Damn! An awesome presentation of a story little known to the current generation. Being the son of a man that served in Europe for the "duration " I know more WW2 history than most people of today I was taught this history as a child. Young people of today are not even aware of the conflict and seriousness of WW2. Hell, no one even knows who Hank Aaron is.

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you for your contribution James

[@locke11216]

The legend will live on forever in our hearts and souls. God bless all of the men who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and the freedom of the people they never knew.

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[@glennhalila8279]

I knew about the Doolittle Raid. I didn't know about the Hell that the Pilots and Crew Members went through and some of which died. I never knew some were captured either. My Dad and his whole family was in the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation. Naturally I have been told Many a Gruesome Story. My Uncle Charlie Huff was a Tailgunner on a Bomber in the European Theater. My Uncle Sammy was captured in The Battle of The Bulge. This is a really good documentary. The Japanese were very brutal. It's odd that the Russians and the Chinese were our Allies during WWII And Now they're our Adversaries. My Dad was the designed and tested the Fan Blades for the Compressor of the C5-A Jet Engine @ General Electric and was present during Every Test for the Airforce, helping General Electric being Awararded the Contract.

[@bethluther3950]

One of my favorite movies is 30 Seconds Over Tokyo. Then I added the book to my library. Being born in 1943, my family was all women because my father, and my 5 uncles were all overseas. So WWII was truly a part of my heritage. None of them ever wanted to talk about it, either. Later in life my father did share a lot with me and had made a scrapbook of that time, including newspaper clippings my mother had saved. All of these young men were ‘ordinary’ guys who accomplished extraordinary things. Thank you for making these documentaries. I pray they will be viewed my many of our young people now and that seeing them will help put our history into perspective . No one is perfect …. But so many put aside their differences and pulled together to stay strong and stay the course …. For liberty & freedom.

[@macmclean1175]

I had read the history books that were available on the raid. Now I must procure some memoirs from several great men. This recount, superbly narrated with several of the remaining raiders in interview is so very awesome in information, operational detail and description of events it brings me to tears. I myself am an old Vietnam vet now and had my own adventures, but this particular presentation is mind blowing to me. Everyone involved is truly worthy of the term "Greatest Generation" in all respects! Best to All, God Speed

[@robinarrington5498]

Simply said..thank you sir..never served..love ALL YOU VETS!!

[@luvmusic4507]

Absolutely! But we also came from a great generation (1947) where there was prayer and The Pledge Of Allegiance in schools, and we respected our parents, teachers, and most adults! I believe the greatest generation started when our country was founded, but we began to see changes after Gregory Johnson burned an American flag in 1984, and our younger generation hasn't been the same since religion and patriotism started to be phased out in 2010! js "God Bless America!"

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

This Recognition, Salute and Tribute to these men was so moving to me that it brought me to years. May they all Rest In Blessed Peace. God Love Them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@luvmusic4507]

Oh my, that was a wonderful documentary! I am soo very proud of this country when I read about our American History, and watch movies that depict these true events, and the men and women who fought and died for our freedom! Band of Brothers and Hacksaw Ridge are two more movies about WW 2, and they also show men who were there. God Bless America!

[@albertschreuder7648]

Wow. Thank you so much for this documentary. This is such an historic event that deserves to give honor to all those involved!

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Our pleasure! 🙂👍❤

[@16rumpole]

Words cannot adequately describe the badassery of these men.

[@billclisham8668]

Sadly they have all passed on now. The last Being Lt. Col. Cole at 103 years of age. Thank you and God bless every last one of you true American Heros!

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[@marcwalker9610]

Absolutely fabulous historical treasure 💖 I'd read a considerable amount of writings about this amazing heroic raid, as well as the old Hollywood movie "30 Seconds over Tokyo" and remember my late Father's stories about this and many other tales from the war. He was a Naval Officer in the Philippines Champaign. I'm a cold war peacetime Veteran Paratrooper having served under Ronald Reagan's Presidency in the proud All American 82nd Airborne Division. My late mother, Peruvian born, was raised in Paris France and schooled in England and two of her schoolmates were JFK's sisters. She experienced free France, then survived through the Nazi occupation and rejoiced the liberation when our boys drove the Germans the hell out of there. I'm homeless now, but grateful for a lifetime rich with memories and look forward to eternal paradise and joyful reunions. God Bless our Nation's proud history, standing for freedom 🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸

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[@echohunter4199]

I’m a Gen X guy and like many watching this video, I consider the B-25 our prettiest bomber. My grandad flew these during the war and he said it was great to fly.

[@jonathanoconnor9546]

Doolittle also saved the B-26. Killing lots of people due to high wing loading. They were going to stop production. He flew a demo in front of a group of Congressmen and Brass. Doolittle performed aerobatics in the B-26 with one engine turned off.

[@odyshopody9387]

Was fortunate enough to get to meet Col. Dick Cole about a year before he passed. One of the greatest honors of my life to meet the last Doolittle Raider!

[@Jet-xk7ss]

I remember because I lost my dad at Iwo Jima and so I read, watched anything about WWII. There were great movies about WWII including one about this raid. Such courage.

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you for your Dad’s service Jet, and thank you for the kind comment

[@johncanfield1177]

Thank you so much. This was so informative. One of the first books I ever read about WWII (back in the late 60's) was '30 Seconds over Tokyo.' It was a fine adventure story for a young man to read. This was a really beautiful presentation, and I've grown to love the generation that gave so much. I love veterans, and do what little I can to help them whenever I meet them. Some are a little grumpy about it, until they find out that I couldn't serve due to physical disabilities. You see, they served in my place: the heroes that fell 'over there' (wherever that was) DIED in my place. I pray for all vets everywhere every day. I openly and unashamedly call them my heroes. Thanks again DroneScapes for this excellent program.

[@Dronescapes]

👍👍🙏♥️

[@philipschneider6396]

Thank you John. It's what we patriots can do today is to remember and honor those who served for our nation, for us. Today's politics are trying to bury what is a necessary quality from a nation that say's it leads the world.

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

Truly the greatest generation, God bless them.

[@Dronescapes]

👍♥️

[@jackrodgersjr]

`I'll be 80 this fall. I wish to thank these men and their comrades and all Allied soldiers who fought in such terrible conditions to secure our peace. I have enjoyed 80 years of peace, such as it has been, due to their sacrifices. Thank you once again.

[@Dronescapes]

👍👍👍

[@tonyprofera9914]

The bravery of these men chokes me up I hope one day to meet them face-to-face and In heaven

[@lisamcbride8921]

You will honey, we all will!

[@jefferymeyers2737]

Brings tears to my eyes. My Grandfather was career Army Airforce. He knew Hap Arnold ,Jimmy Dolittle and was crew cheif for Curtis Lemay in the first B17 flown by the Army Aircorp Amazing to listen to Grandpa tell some of the stories from WW2 . My mother was about 1 year old when he was shipped over seas, and didn't know her father when he came home after the war . Thank you sirs for your program and thank all the courageous vets whom served our country. Thank you Grandpa ,I miss you

[@timhunt1482]

I saw a B-25 went over my head in Chicagoland I will never forget that day the way that plane sounded the way it just took off into the wilderness I love that plane and I'm sure a lot other people do too

[@Seveneleven44]

I remember in 4th grade in 1998 I did a big book report and poster on the Doolittle raid and raiders. It inspired my lifelong passion for ww2 history.

[@Dronescapes]

👍♥️

[@olufemiadegbite9579]

Thanks Garrry for this Historic War Documentary on WW II.

[@Dronescapes]

❤🙏

[@RogerBarraud]

Thanks, Lieutenant Dan!

[@Purplexity-ww8nb]

I would like to pay homage to one of the Doolittle Raiders. Dean Davenport, Col. USAF (Ret.). My best friend in high school is his son. I had the opportunity to talk to Col. Davenport on many occasions. The wall in his den was decorated with medals, citations, honors, and pictures that was impressive. Col. Davenport was the co-pilot in aircraft #7 "The Ruptured Duck". His plane crashed just offshore of China after dropping its bombs on Japan. His story of being helped by the Chinese people was memorialized in the movie "30 Seconds Over Tokyo". One thing I remember Col. Davenport telling me about the mission was that he and his pilot were so nervous during takeoff from the Hornet that they forgot to lower their flaps for takeoff. Had they not been taking off into such a strong headwind, they probably would have dropped into the sea. Colonel Davenport died in 2000 at the age of 81. Rest eternally in the Lord, Colonel. Your heroism will never be forgotten.

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you! Any tribute is welcome

[@koreykilburn5303]

The first big book I ever read was my grandfather’s copy of “30 Seconds Over Tokyo”. My great uncle(grandpa’s younger brother) was a WWII Liberator Pilot. I was in third grade. The book had a lasting effect on me. I’m an Army Veteran myself. As an 8 year old kid I didn’t realize the book was written by one of Doolittle’s pilots on the raid.

[@Dronescapes]

👍❤

[@staralotzka5586]

Me too

[@luddite333]

I knew this was a famous raid but getting all these details about it gives me a great feeling...very thankful and in awe of these men and machines.

[@jonathanoconnor9546]

Watch the movie Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

[@molonlabe9602]

Gentlemen, you and all the Doolittle raiders are true American heroes.

[@Dronescapes]

👍👍

[@petertotaro4283]

YES! I was barely 5 years old but…I still remember the excitement in the Totaro Family when the Doolittle Raid happened! My oldest brother, Salvador, was stationed on an Aircraft Carrier at the exact time the Doolittle Raid was taking place! As a youngster, I can still remember at 8716 Olive Street in New Orleans…we would pull down the window, Blackout shades to prevent city lights from exposing the metropolis, thereby making the city safe from attack! God saved America!

[@wetwriterrr]

A great documentary that needs to be shown to all high schools, including those in Japan.

[@Dronescapes]

👍♥️

[@hcic8738]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 These men were and still are Absolute Legends. What might have at once seemed so insignificant to them at the time, I'm quite sure has changed the course of history in ways that we know of as well as in ways that we may never know.

[@wrm3016]

Fantastic documentary! Revisiting this monumental history never gets old and much appreciated! I am so lucky to still own one of the few signed paintings "The Hornets' Nest" by the surviving crews at that time! Patriots all... we salute you!

[@Dronescapes]

♥️🙏♥️

[@jaysnowden2]

Like most all in WW2 these men were heroes. Real heroes.

[@timhunt1482]

You guys are badass thank you for going and kicking their butts all those people in America owe you for making all of us free

[@sat20387]

by the end of this video I had a lump in my throat and watery eyes. My father was at Guadalcanal. He never spoke of it but I learned how bad it was through history videos. My father passed in 1992 and is my biggest hero.

[@Dronescapes]

❤❤👍

[@jefferystutsman6419]

Stop making stuff up

[@sat20387]

@@jefferystutsman6419 I'm not asshole don't believe me I don't care

[@sat20387]

@@jefferystutsman6419 I'm not asshole , don't believe me I don't care. Your daddy was probably a draft dodging chicken shit

[@user-wm2hv2mh9b]

What a GREAT documentary. ....The younger generations NEED to see documentaries like this....Maybe just MAYBE they might see what PATRIOTISM is all about !......These HEROES are truly the GREATEST GENERATION !

[@danmcelroy6584]

Best documentary I think I ever watched! May God bless them all!

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you Dan

[@thehomer5913]

This documentary, and/or a book about the raid, should be required viewing or reading for ALL K-12 students, and their teachers! The lessons here are endless: life is one calculated risk after another, there are things worth dying for, evil does exist, honor the memories of those who've sacrificed it all, etc. Wow! All gave some, some gave ALL. I wish History was taught this way.

[@olufemiadegbite9579]

My Tribute to these great men of Valor who fought for the freedom of the world from Tyranny of the Fascists . A Good Documentary for History and Posterity. Thanks.

[@Dronescapes]

👍🙏❤🇺🇸

[@murraystewartj]

It's so nice to see these old men but sad, too, to realize than when they and so many others stepped up, they were kids. So many young lives lost. Lest we never forget the young lives lost.

[@jameslow5536]

I will never forget meeting Richard Cole when he came to visit his son Sam. It was such an honor to meet a genuine hero and to shake his hand.

[@Dronescapes]

👍👍

[@carolecarr5210]

I just begun this documentary and went into a chilled goosebumps, tearful situation. What incredible men. They gave us our freedom.

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you Carole, I felt the same 👍❤

[@ramosangeliquejoy2354]

Thanks to all American soldiers who helped my country during WW2 because of their bravery and heroism my great grand parents survived WW2 and now I'm enjoying the freedom they fought for us. Love from the Philippines.

[@Dronescapes]

@@ramosangeliquejoy2354 :)

[@bhall4996]

@@ramosangeliquejoy2354 Filipinos are the bravest, loyal people to ever have on your side in times of trouble. They have proved it time & again

[@donf3877]

@@ramosangeliquejoy2354 The men and women of the Philippines were fighting side by side with the Americans. They EARNED their freedom!!!

[@kkoller8952]

It is truly a great story of the finest warriors ever and the men of the greatest generation that liberated the world from tyranny! Their service to this nation will forever be felt as long as we stay "The Land of the Free"! Thank You for Your Service!

[@Dronescapes]

👍🙏♥️

[@scmom745]

Nolan Herndon was a member of my church, Edgefield United Methodist Church, Edgefield SC. I regret not getting to know him better prior to his death. Stories like this should be kept alive, taught in school, and continued to be recognized in our communities. Thank you Gary Sinese for your part in this production.

[@echohunter4199]

I’ll never forget the day in 2007 when I saw 16 B-25’s fly over Ft. Sam Houston at around 1,500 feet AGL, I was standing in the parking lot for the PX as they came over, just amazing.

[@Dronescapes]

😯😎♥️

[@johnkochen7264]

When I was a kid of maybe 6 or 7 years old, a boy I knew was building a model of a B-25. It was love at first sight for me. Everything about that plane just looked right.

[@grahambaker1736]

This is a superb documentary, not only were the facts of the Doolittle raid explained but also the planning of getting these aircraft to their destination in Japan. The men who took part in the raid and those who helped to return them to the USA can only be described as brave and courageous those who did not survive must be honoured for their ultimate sacrifice. We salute you all and thank you for giving us our freedom! You gave your yesterdays for our today's, we will never forget, we will remember you all!

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you

[@thomasfarrow7053]

My wife's uncle Donald was on the Green Hornet (plane #6) and died in the raid. Her father, a B-17 navigator only found out his brother died two years later, while he was a prisoner in Stalag 3, after having bombed Berlin.

[@Dronescapes]

Thanks for sharing your memories Thomas

[@BigSkyCurmudgeon]

i had the enormous privilege of meeting Mr Thatcher several times at Missoula Mt Veterans functions. what a Giant of a Man, and yet so humble.

[@Dronescapes]

👍🙏♥️

[@dodoubleg2356]

I've seen a ton of documentaries on this proud time in U.S. history, but this one...JOB WELL DONE!!! 😉✌️

[@Dronescapes]

👍👍🙏

[@joyoffilming9500]

What a great documentary! Couldn't stop watching.

[@Dronescapes]

♥️🙏👍

[@antiqueoutboards128]

The best documentary I have ever seen. Thank you for doing this for America and for the world

[@Dronescapes]

🙏♥️🙏

[@bran756]

Well done guys I’m English and had heard of the Doolittle raid,but the documentary was amazing total respect to them all,and thank you.

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you Dom

[@roln7s463]

This big dog will fight when you rattle it’s cage. Great respect for the these incredible men. To all of those who fought for our freedoms.

[@Dronescapes]

Well said Nick!

[@ricmora4482]

Mr Sinise, GEN Doolittle was awarded the Medal of Honor. There has never been a Congressional Medal of Honor.

[@martinavaslovik3433]

Once again, a marvelous story of history, brilliantly presented :)

[@Dronescapes]

Thank you Martina

[@sladefuqua5459]

Save a prayer for the thousands of veterans who did their jobs without recognition and those left to suffer the tragic failure of the Veterans Administration that to this day neglect, abuse and deny us of our care, dignity and respect. All military men who served honorably are heroes to me. In the heat of battle they are there and each capable of valour. God speed comrades.

[@Dronescapes]

Well said

[@julianp2868]

God Bless these Men and who those who passed over, for their Countries patriotism ! Thank You

[@bettyechols6405]

Gary Sinese played Lt Dan in Forest Gump, which got him involved in veterans affairs. He then established his veterans foundation and have since donated several free homes to disabled veterans