B-25s pay tribute to Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary

Four U.S. Air Force B-25 bombers fly the "Missing Man" formation over a memorial service honoring the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. The memorial service, held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force April 18, 2017, included two B-25 fly-overs. The first was a typical bomber staggered formation, and included 11 aircraft. The second was the “Missing Man” formation and honored the 79 members of the original Raiders who have passed. The last living Raider, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard Cole, was a participant in the memorial ceremony.

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B-25s Pay Tribute to Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary

Apr 20, 2017

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Four U.S. Air Force B-25 bombers fly the "Missing Man" formation over a memorial service honoring the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. The memorial service, held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force April 18, 2017, included two B-25 fly-overs. The first was a typical bomber staggered formation, and included 11 aircraft. The second was the “Missing Man” formation and honored the 79 members of the original Raiders who have passed. The last living Raider, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard Cole, was a participant in the memorial ceremony.

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