James H. Doolittle
n.p., n.d.
Doolittle & 24 of His Raiders Group Signed B-25 Bomber Model Print
Signed Print

A group signed print once part of a model kit for a 1/48 scale B-25 Bomber used in the air raid led by James H. Doolittle. Signed by him at upper right as "J. H. Doolittle", along with the signatures of 24 of his Raiders. 1p, measuring 9" x 14.25", no place, undated. Featuring the names of members from Crews #1-3, 5-10, and 12-16, including some harder-to-find Raiders such as Fred Braemer, Edward York, and Ted Lawson, among others. Exhibits minor toning, surface creasing, and bumping to corners; slightly uneven margins. Bold signatures throughout, perfect for display.

Signatures include: Fred A. Braemer, Bombardier, Crew #1; Jacob Deshazer, Bombardier, Crew #16; David "Davey" Jones, Pilot, Crew #5; Chase J. Nielsen, Navigator, Crew #6; Alden E. Jones, Bombardier, Crew #3; Edward J. York, Pilot, Crew #8; Jack A. Sims, Co-Pilot, Crew #14; Thomas Griffin, Navigator, Crew #9; Ted W. Lawson, Pilot, Crew #7; Waldo J. Bither, Bombardier, Crew #12; Dean Davenport, Co-Pilot, Crew #7; Doug Radney, Engineer Gunner, Crew 2; Edgar E. McElroy, Pilot, Crew #13; Eldred V. Scott, Engineer Gunner, Crew #9; John A. Hilger, Pilot, Crew # 14; James H. Doolittle, Pilot (Mission Leader), Crew #1; Bill Bower, Pilot, Crew #12; Richard E. Cole, Co-Pilot, Crew #1; Richard O. Joyce, Pilot, Crew #10; David J. Thatcher, Engineer Gunner, Crew #7; Henry Potter, Navigator, Crew #1; William N. Fitzhugh, Co-Pilot, Crew #2; Thomas R. White, M.D., Flight Surgeon, Crew #15; J. Royden Stork, Co-Pilot, Crew #10; Edwin Horton, Gunner, Crew #10.

Doolittle's Raid was an air raid conducted on April 18, 1942 by the United States on the Japanese capital of Tokyo, among other places on mainland Japan. It would become the first such raid conducted by the U.S. military in retaliation against the attack on Pearl Harbor. While the raid caused comparatively minor damage, it proved to have major psychological consequences on both sides. For the Americans, it served as a much-needed morale booster. For the Japanese, however, it lead to fears about the ability of military leaders to defend the home islands. For his service as the mission's leader, Doolittle was ultimately awarded with a Medal of Honor and received a promotion to brigadier general.

This lot comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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14.25" x 9"