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The largest gathering of B-25's since WWII.


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B-25 Pacific Princess and 16 other B-25's attend the 68th Doolittle Reunion on April 27, 2010. B-25J 'Pacific Princess' and crew participates in the largest gathering of B-25's since WWII for the 68th Doolittle RaidersReunion held April 17th & 18th, 2010 at USAF Museum, Wright Field Dayton OH. 17 B-25's formed up for a fly-over the Doolittle Memorial ceremony. 8 Doolittle Raiders of the original 79 remain, 4 were able to attend the 2010 event. The oldest airman present was 94 years old and the youngest 88. Air-to-Air shots filmed from the tail gunner seat of 'Pacific Princess', ship # 2 in the 17 ship formation by VictoryGirl.com

The group of planes stayed at the Champaign Airport in Urbana, Ohio, 12 miles away.

 

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Greg Sebring

That's a great video! I saw a bunch like that at the airshow at Willow Run (Michigan) a few years back. The take off was very impressive and the fly over gave you chills.

 

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Greg

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I would have loved to have taken my father to a large gathering like that, he flew B-25s. Unfortunately he passed away in 2007.

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Corpl. Cleaver

We just had the WWII Weekend here 3 in Reading. We had 3 B-25s along with about 5 P-51s. It realy is a sight to see.

One of the most touching things I saw all weekend was some 51s fly the "missing man" formation while taps was being played.

 

Tyler

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I'm glad you had some time to find this for us. Simply WOW, I watched this with a grin from ear to ear and some tears. Well done sir.

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I'm glad you had some time to find this for us. Simply WOW, I watched this with a grin from ear to ear and some tears. Well done sir.

 

Actually, I can't take credit for that as it was passed in a email from another collector friend of mine. It was just to good not to pass along.

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The Meatcan

thanks for sharing that link. Mitchells are too cool and to see this many flying together is an incredible sight :thumbsup:

Terry

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