Doolittle Tokyo Raiders 1.5" Bronze Medal
# CNM11534 - Doolittle Tokyo Raiders 1.5" Bronze Medal
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Bronze Medal Honors Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders
Authorized by Congress and produced by the US Mint, this bronze medal is scarce and collectable. Struck with great detail, it commemorates one of the heroic groups that played a vital role during World War II, leading to Allied victory.
On April 18, 1942, Jimmy Doolittle led a daring raid against the Japanese in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite having never taken off from a carrier before, all 16 B-25B Mitchells successfully launched from the deck of the USS Hornet. Within six hours, they arrived over Japan and bombed 16 targets, mostly military installations, in six cities.
67 of the 80 pilots survived the raid. Due to the loss of all 16 aircraft and the relatively minor damage to the targets, Doolittle considered the raid a failure and expected to be court-martialed. However, the raid had dramatically boosted American morale and proved that Japan was vulnerable to attack. For his service, Doolittle was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted two grades to brigadier general. Additionally, all 80 of Doolittle’s Raiders received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal. It was a significant success that lifted American spirits and began to raise doubts in the Japanese leadership.
A meaningful addition to your collection – order now.
Bronze Medal Honors Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders
Authorized by Congress and produced by the US Mint, this bronze medal is scarce and collectable. Struck with great detail, it commemorates one of the heroic groups that played a vital role during World War II, leading to Allied victory.
On April 18, 1942, Jimmy Doolittle led a daring raid against the Japanese in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite having never taken off from a carrier before, all 16 B-25B Mitchells successfully launched from the deck of the USS Hornet. Within six hours, they arrived over Japan and bombed 16 targets, mostly military installations, in six cities.
67 of the 80 pilots survived the raid. Due to the loss of all 16 aircraft and the relatively minor damage to the targets, Doolittle considered the raid a failure and expected to be court-martialed. However, the raid had dramatically boosted American morale and proved that Japan was vulnerable to attack. For his service, Doolittle was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted two grades to brigadier general. Additionally, all 80 of Doolittle’s Raiders received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal. It was a significant success that lifted American spirits and began to raise doubts in the Japanese leadership.
A meaningful addition to your collection – order now.