James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American military general and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his raid on Japan during World …

Apr 11, 2026 · Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle led 16 B-25 bombers from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Hornet in a spectacular surprise attack that caused little damage but boosted Allied morale.

Apr 18, 2025 · Army Air Corps Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, Medal of Honor recipient, pioneering holder of speed records, leader of the first aerial attack on the Japanese mainland and famed World …

Apr 18, 2026 · The Doolittle Raid had set in motion a chain of events that would lead to an Allied victory. Today, the legacy of the Doolittle Raid continues to inspire Mighty Eighth Airmen.

Nov 9, 2009 · General James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle (1896-1993) was a pioneering pilot, aeronautical engineer, combat leader and military strategist whose career stretched from World War I to the …

Apr 16, 2026 · The Doolittle Lesson America Must Relearn April 18th marks 84 years since then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and his Raiders launched 16 B-25s from the deck of the carrier USS Hornet to strike …

Apr 9, 2019 · The Doolittle Raid is the popular name given to a mission flown by members of the United States Army Air Force and Navy. Lt. Col. "Jimmy" Doolittle flew their B-25 Mitchell bombers off of the …

Jimmy Doolittle was one of the great aviation pioneers of the 1920s and 1930s. As an air racer, he was the only winner of the Schneider, Bendix, and Thompson Trophy competitions, considered by many …

James "Jimmy" Doolittle was an aviation pioneer and famed World War II air commander. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for personal valor and leadership as commander of the Doolittle Raid, a …

Perhaps one of the best known of California's aviators is James Harold Doolittle. Doolittle was one of the pioneers of instrument flying and of advanced technology, while also being an outstanding combat …