Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. GENERAL DOOLITTLE RAIDERS' REUNION, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. GENERAL DOOLITTLE RAIDERS' REUNION, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. GENERAL DOOLITTLE RAIDERS' REUNION, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO

1965

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/69325

Coverage of the 23rd reunion of the Tokyo raiders. Shows arrival of Lt Gen James H. Doolittle, unveiling of raiders' display at AF Museum, barbecue picnic and tour of facilities at SAC 17th Bomb Wing, private dinner honoring deceased raiders and the public banquet at which safety awards were presented to PACAF and Security Service, as well as the annual Scholarship Award. Reel 1 - Scenes in AF Museum as Lt Geri Doolittle unveils display commemorating the Tokyo raid and talking to newsmen. 2) Scenes of raiders standing at dining table toasting those who have died. 3) Shows an overall view of banquet hall during dinner. 4) MS of Lt Gen and Mrs. Doolittle at dinner -- camera pans to other raiders and their families. 5) MS of table reserved for raiders' children. 6) Scenes of guests in banquet hall. 7) Shows raiders' bus driving to SAC area and raiders examining B-52E. 8) Scenes of Lt Gen Doolittle being greeted by 17th Bombing officials and other raiders debarking bus. 9) Shows AP saluting raiders. 10) Scenes of raiders eating at picnic tables, then entering Wing Headquarters. 335' Total footage in reel. Reel 2 -- 1) Shows a group of raiders inspecting B-25B at AF Museum, then entering museum. 2) Scenes of raiders boarding busses at Dayton Inn, debarking bus at flight line and inspecting KC-135A. 3) ASD sign on Area B fence. 4) Shows Wright-Patterson AFB Officers' Club. 5) Shows Lt Gen Doolittle in museum unveiling Tokyo raid display. 6) Scenes of guests at banquet. 7) Shows John Daly at microphone. speaking. 8) Scene of Lt. Gen. Doolittle awarding Safety Awards to PACAF and Security Service representatives. 260' Total footage in reel. Reel - 3 - 1) MS's of raiders and their wives standing as Lt. Gen. Doolittle introduces them. 2) Shows John Daly speaking from main tab1e. 3) Scenes of raiders at barbecue picnic in SAC area. 4) Shows Lt Gen Doolittle arriving at SAC area. 5) Scenes of raiders at AF Museum inspecting B-25B and Lt. Gen. Doolittle talking to newsman. 6) Scenes of Lt. Gen. Doolittle arriving at picnic area and raiders eating. 334' Total footage in reel. Reel 4 - 1) Scenes at Cox Municipal Airport as Lt. Gen. Doolittle arrives on TWA 707 and boards car. 2) Shows raiders boarding bus in SAC area. 3) Scenes of Lt. Gen. Doolittle and raiders at barbecue picnic in SAC area and inspecting SAC facilities. 224' Total footage in reel. Reel 5 - 1) Scenes of John Daly at speakers' table and Lt. Gen. Doolittle presenting Safety Awards to PACAF and Security Service Representatives. 2) Shows Lt. Gen. Doolittle presenting annual scholarship to Paul F. Lyon II, Ohio University student. 374' Total footage in reel. Reel 6 - 1) Scenes in dining hall as Lt. Gen. Doolittle introduces each raider in turn -- camera holds on Lt. Gen. Doolittle. 2) Scenes of Lt. Gen. Doolittle and raiders at private banquet toasting deceased raiders. 402' Total footage in reel.

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