The
Doolittle Tokyo Raid was perhaps the most famous exploit of the B-25
Mitchell. It was carried out in an attempt to shore up morale on the home
front during the early months of 1942, which was sagging as a result of
suffering defeat after defeat in the Pacific. It was also the turning
point of the war in the Pacific. Prior to the Doolittle Raid we had only
known defeat. After the Doolittle Raid we knew only victory.
Kenneth E. Reddy, was the
co-pilot of the 11th B-25 to take-off from the carrier USS Hornet.
Take-off No.11
(BAIL OUT) Crew: from 89th Recon Squadron Pilot: Capt. C. Ross Greening (P.O.W. Germany 2 years died March
29, 1957) Co-pilot: Lt. Kenneth E. Reddy (Killed in crash in U.S. Sept 2,
1942) Navigator: Lt. Frank A. Kappeler Bombardier: S/Sgt. William L. Birch Engineer: Sgt Melvin J. Gardner (Killed in crash in Burma June 3,
1942)
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