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b1lanc
9th Apr 2019, 21:56
Richard Cole, Doolittle's co-pilot passes away at 103. RIP to all the Raiders.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-wwii-doolittle-raider-dies-at-103

earthrider
10th Apr 2019, 01:10
Very sad news. A true legend of Airpower.

tdracer
12th Apr 2019, 20:47
If you've not seen it, watch this:
https://www.amazon.com/Doolittles-Raiders-Final-Tim-Gray/dp/B01JQK4SB6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doolittles+raiders&qid=1555101826&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I had tears in my eyes while I watched it.
It's also available on DVD (at least for Region 1) but I don't know where to buy it - mine was a freebee after I donated some money to a WWII vet organization..

kildress
13th Apr 2019, 11:20
R.I.P.
Off to Shangri-La, or somewhere equally idyllic, I trust.

Warmtoast
14th Apr 2019, 16:27
Available on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBNewWW7Q_M