The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Doolittle Raiders 71st Reunion in 2013

From the Jan. 26, 2013 Yahoo! News.  PR Web.

It will be held at Eaglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, April 17-20th, 2013.

Four of the five remaining Doolittle Raiders are expected to be on hand, the youngest now being age 90.

On Thursday, 18th there will be a luncheon with the Raiders and an autograph session at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds.  Regular admission is $35.  For $60 you will get a signature print, preferred seating and the opportunity to meet the Raiders.

On April 19th, there will be a Raiders fly-by.

April 20th:  "Parade of Heroes" in Fort Walton Beach  The Raiders will be Grand marshals of course.

--GreGen

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