Doolittle Raiders
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WWII Heroes J. Doolittle & 16 Raiders Signatures!
17 signatures of the Doolittle Raiders including Jimmy Doolittle, Jacob DeShazer, Travis Hoover, Richard Cole, Edward Saylor, Robert Hite, Williams Birch, Davy Jones, Chase Nielsen, Edgar McElroy, Charles Ozuk, Thomas Griffin, Ed Horton, Frank Kappeler, David Thatcher and Nolan Herndon. Overall the cards are in fine condition; each measuring 3" x 5".

The Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942 is one of the most daring and heroic military operations in the history of the United States. Led by Lt. Colonel Jimmy Doolittle, the mission was to launch an air strike against the Japanese mainland in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor. The raid was an incredible success, with all sixteen bomber aircraft successfully reaching their targets and causing significant amounts of damage to military and industrial targets in Japan. The mission was a major morale boost for the American people, who had been reeling from the shock of the Pearl Harbor attack, and provided a much-needed boost to the Allied war effort.

The mission was a major risk for the American forces. Sixteen B-25 bombers were sent to launch their attack from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. This meant that the planes had to take off from the carrier at sea, flying through treacherous winds and weather conditions. Once in the air, the bombers were forced to fly at low altitudes in order to avoid detection by the Japanese. Reaching the Japanese mainland, the bombers had to navigate through enemy anti-aircraft fire and Japanese fighters in order to reach their targets.

Remarkably, all sixteen bombers managed to reach their targets and cause significant damage. All of the planes were able to return to the waiting aircraft carriers, although only fourteen of the sixteen crews managed to survive. The success of the mission was a major victory for the United States and provided a much-needed morale boost for the American people.

This item 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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3" x 5"