James Doolittle18 April 1942
Leads the B52 bombing of Tokyo & other Japanese cities
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Leads the B52 bombing of Tokyo & other Japanese cities
Nearly 17 sqr miles of Tokyo are raised to the ground
Nearly 19 sqr miles of Tokyo are raised to the ground
Leads the 73rd Wing against the Musashimo engine plant at Tokyo
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