World War II icon and aviation pioneer Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle came to New Orleans to dedicate Moisant International Airport, now known as Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, on ...

Even a hero can face near-disaster. After being briefed on the Allies’ top-secret Ultra intelligence, Jimmy Doolittle was officially grounded—but his relentless leadership brought him back into combat ...

In April 1942 Japan believed it was untouchable - its capital calm, confident, and far from the front lines. Then, without warning, American bombers roared over Tokyo in a mission no one thought ...

The Massey Aerodrome and Air Museum held a “Fly-Out” late last month to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Jimmy Doolittle’s victory in the Schneider Trophy Race, first held on Oct. 26, 1925.

One by one, 14 of the Doolittle Raiders, 3 in wheelchairs and several slightly stooped by age and the solemnity of the occasion, approach a wooden case holding 80 silver goblets. Each removes a cup ...