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One last toast, the last silver goblet turned. The Air Force honors the memory of the Doolittle Raiders as all 80 brave men pass away. The final raider, Lt. Col. Richard Cole, passed away at age 103. He was Lt. Gen. James Doolittle's co-pilot during the historic raid.
A silver goblet belonging to Col. Dick Cole, last of the Doolittle Raiders, was turned over Monday, adding to the heroic story of the World War II airmen.
PENDLETON — The Unites States was less than five months into World War II and needed a serious boost.
Historic WWII aircraft fly in a Missing Man formation during The Doolittle Raiders’ 80th Anniversary ceremony, April 18, 2022 at Okaloosa Island. More than 14 aircraft including the B-25 medium bombers, which participated in the Doolittle Raid, conducted an aerial review over Okaloosa Island, Florida following a formal ceremony honoring participants of the air operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
A flyover of more than two dozen military aircraft delighted Monday crowds along Okaloosa Island as it honored the Doolittle Raiders and the Air Force