James H. Doolittle
n.p., n.d.
Doolittle & 27 of His Raiders Group Signed Photo
Signed photograph

Multi-signed photograph depicting numerous B-25 airplanes aboard the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet, bearing the signatures of James H. Doolittle and 27 of his Raiders. 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", n.p., undated. In addition to the mission's leader, signatures can be found from members of all sixteen crews. Features minor surface imperfections, otherwise near fine with little visible flaws. Bold signatures throughout.

Signatories include:
Ed Horton, Gunner (Crew #10); William L. Birch, Bombardier (Crew #11); David J. Thatcher, Engineer Gunner (Crew #7); Jack A. Sims, Co-pilot (Crew #14); J. R. Stork, Co-pilot (Crew #10); Edward J. Saylor, Engineer Gunner (Crew #15); Joe Manske, Engineer Gunner (Crew #5); Nolan A. Herndon, Navigator (Crew #8); Davy Jones, Pilot (Crew #5); Frank A. Kappeler, Navigator (Crew #11); R. E. Cole, Co-pilot (Crew #1); Jacob DeShazer, Bombardier (Crew #16); Tom Griffin, Navigator (Crew #9); Robert Bourgeois, Bombardier (Crew #13); H. A. Sessler, Navigator Bombardier (Crew #15); Carl R. Wildner, Navigator (Crew #2); Horace E. "Sally" Crouch, Navigator Bombardier (Crew #10); Hank Potter, Navigator (Crew #1); Doug Radney, Engineer Gunner (Crew #2); Ted Lawson, Pilot (Crew #7); Harry C. McCool, Navigator (Crew #4); Bill Bower, Pilot (Crew #12); James H. Doolittle, Mission Leader (Crew #1); Travis Hoover, Pilot (Crew #2); Charles J. Ozuk, Navigator (Crew #3); Chase J. Nielsen, Navigator (Crew #6); Robert L. Hite, Co-pilot (Crew #16); and Clay J. Campbell, Navigator (Crew #13).

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 in mainland Japan, during World War II. This would ultimately serve as America's first retaliation against the attack on Pearl Harbor. While the raid caused comparatively minor damage, it proved to show major psychological effects on both sides. For the Americans, the raid served as a much-needed morale booster. For the Japanese, however, it raised some fears about the ability of military leaders to defend the home islands. For his service, 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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8.5" x 11"