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 …

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 …

Medal of Honor recipient, pioneering holder of speed records, leader of first aerial attack on the Japanese mainland, and famed World War II air commander. James Harold Doolittle was born in …

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 …

Doolittle served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1917 until 1930, eventually becoming promoted to major. After he learned to fly, Doolittle served as an instructor pilot and began to …

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 …