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Activity
PBS

The Perilous Fight: Doolittle Raid and Midway

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief account of the goal of the Doolittle Raid and its accomplishments along with a brief description of the Battle of Midway. Included is a letter written by General Doolittle, photographs of the planes, a short video, and maps...
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Handout
US Navy

Nhhc: Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
The Doolittle Raid was a gutsy attack on Tokyo made by heroic pilots of B-25 bombers launched from the deck of the USS Hornet, and aircraft carrier. Read about the daring mission and see photographs of the planes, pilots and others, and...
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Website
Other

Uss Hornet: The Doolittle Raid (Hornet Cv 8)

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April, 1942. Read about the mission, how it was developed, the people involved, and its outcome. Included are several photographs and a list of resources.
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Primary
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: The Doolittle Raid, 1942: America Strikes Back

For Students 9th - 10th
First-hand account of a pilot who flew on the mission to bomb Tokyo in 1942 as part of the Doolittle Raid.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Jimmy Doolittle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's fun to fly, but it's also fun to race while flying! Here is some information on planes built to race and on Jimmy Doolittle, the famous air racing pilot. Be sure to click on Design an Air Racer so that you can design and race your...