DOOLITTLE RAIDERS CONVENTION Reel 4 · Part 2

Description

Summary: Covers activities during 22nd anniversary reunion of the Doolittle Raiders. Lt Gen James H. Doolittle (ret) and several raiders drinking toast. 2) Guests and raiders at banquet. 3) Brig Gen Everett W. Holstrom, Comdr 43rd Bomb Wing SAC, Robert B. Considine and Lt Gen Doolittle (ret) speaking. 736' Total footage in reel. Reel 2--1) Raiders and guests, including Gen Joe W. Kelly, Comdr MATS (in civilian clothes), at barbecue. 2) Raiders and guests seated at banquet. 3) Raiders, including Brig Gen David M. Jones, Vice Comdr ASD, being introduced. 4) Lt Gen Doolittle (ret) presenting safety award to Gen Kelly. 5) MCU's of Gen Kelly, Lt Gen Doolittle (ret), Mr. Considine and unidentified major general speaking at banquet. 6) USAF Strolling Strings ensemble playing at banquet. Lt Gen Doolittle (ret) and raiders drinking toast. 878' Total footage in reel. Reel 3--1) Lt Gen Doolittle (ret) presenting safety award to Gen Kelly. 2) Gen Kelly and Lt Gen David Wade, Comdr 2nd AF, SAC speaking and Lt Gen Wade presenting award to civilian. 935' Total footage in reel. Reel 4- 1) Sign: CARSWLL AFB. 2) Aero Commander taxiing to parking position, red carpet being spread and Lt Gen Doolittle (ret) walking from aircraft. 3) Lt Gen Doolittle being greeted by Brig Gen Howard W. Moore, Comdr 19th Air Division; Lt Gen Doolittle and Brig Gen Moore saluting; Lt Gen Doolittle inspecting honor quard, getting into automobile, leaving flight line and arriving at hotel with Brig Gen Holstrom (in civilian clothes). 4) Raiders and guests at barbecue and Brig Gen Jones receiving award. 5) Signs: WELCOME DOOLITTLE RAIDERS, WESTERN HILL HOTEL and DOOLITTLE RAIDERS. 678' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Orig neg)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities