Doolittle Raiders Honored

Week of June 16, 2008

Eglin Air Force Base in Florida hosted a homecoming for the six surviving heroes of the World War II Doolittle Raiders who trained at Eglin in preparation for their historic mission. Airmen of all ages were given the opportunity to meet the national icons face to face. The Doolittle Raiders also attended book signings and took part in a panel discussion. For more information on the Doolittle Raiders, including instructional materials, visit the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders website, The Doolittle Raid Remembered website, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Fact Sheet, and the Pacific Air Forces Doolittle Raid webpage.

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