What amazing footage . Seeing some of the pilots and crew that would never make it back is sad and to think that other than Doolittle they were still in their 20's .
My dad was stationed at Eglin Field getting his instructor chops, and then training new fighter pilots for the Army air Corps. He came home one day and said to my mom, “there are a bunch of guys out on the end of the field with B25s, and they have painted white lines on the runway close together, and are trying to take off between them! “ “ gosh, I wonder what they could be doing? “. It was supposed to be so secret that no one was even allowed to fly over their position, but obviously, the flight instructors could see what was going on. Although he was killed after 120 missions in theETO, Mom always said she thought he had guessed exactly what was going on! And maybe so! We will never know.
God Bless your Dad as well as your Mother who was just as much a Hero as he was taking care of everything while the men were at war and keeping their families together. Thank You for sharing. If your Mother is still with you please give her my thanks.
Interesting that some aircraft can be seen with the broomsticks mounted in the tail blister. This was supposed to have been done at McClellan Field in Sacramento. Maybe finished up at McClellan? Also, some aircraft can be seen to have had their Bendix lower gun turrets removed, this was to be done for all the ships.
This was so secretive, I’m amazed anyone was allowed to film it! Jimmy Doolittle’s son, Ret Col. John Doolittle was a friend for many years. He came to my retirement ceremony from the USAF. Just missed meeting the General.
What amazing footage . Seeing some of the pilots and crew that would never make it back is sad and to think that other than Doolittle they were still in their 20's .
Very nice to see the guys. I’m in awe.
My dad was stationed at Eglin Field getting his instructor chops, and then training new fighter pilots for the Army air Corps. He came home one day and said to my mom, “there are a bunch of guys out on the end of the field with B25s, and they have painted white lines on the runway close together, and are trying to take off between them! “ “ gosh, I wonder what they could be doing? “. It was supposed to be so secret that no one was even allowed to fly over their position, but obviously, the flight instructors could see what was going on. Although he was killed after 120 missions in theETO, Mom always said she thought he had guessed exactly what was going on! And maybe so! We will never know.
God Bless your Dad as well as your Mother who was just as much a Hero as he was taking care of everything while the men were at war and keeping their families together. Thank You for sharing. If your Mother is still with you please give her my thanks.
Interesting that some aircraft can be seen with the broomsticks mounted in the tail blister. This was supposed to have been done at McClellan Field in Sacramento. Maybe finished up at McClellan? Also, some aircraft can be seen to have had their Bendix lower gun turrets removed, this was to be done for all the ships.
This was so secretive, I’m amazed anyone was allowed to film it!
Jimmy Doolittle’s son, Ret Col. John Doolittle was a friend for many years. He came to my retirement ceremony from the USAF. Just missed meeting the General.
The only secret was the moment. The rest is and should be for history.
My Dad helped to build those runways and ramps in 1939 and 1940 supposedly to train British pilots.
Brave fellas.
Who are they are when is their day?
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Well of course it is...otherwise MEN would start to stand up.