James Doolittle

History

James Harold Doolittle dit Jimmy Doolittle (14 décembre 1896 - 27 septembre 1993) est un pilote américain, pionnier du développement de l'aviation de l'entre-deux-guerres. Officier de l'USAAFpendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il conçut et mena en avril 1942 un raid audacieux qui portera son nom, le raid de Doolittle — le premier bombardement de Tokyo par les forces américaines.

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Movies

Sputnik Mania

Self (archive footage)

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.

Attack in the Pacific

Himself (archive footage)

Part of a a video series that documents the fighting between the United States and Imperial Japan during and immediately after World War II.

Army Air Forces - Pacific

Himself

General Henry H. 'Hap' Arnold summarizes U.S. Army and Army Air Force activities in the Pacific Theater of World War II in this short documentary film. Air attacks on Japanese held islands, the rescue of American troops under fire by the Japanese, and successful bombing missions are depicted.