L/E of 500
S/N by the Artist James Dietz and Five (5) Doolittle Raiders
Frank Kappeles, Navigator, Crew #11
Nolan Herndon, Navagator-Bomber, Nose Gunner #8
David Thatcher, Engineer-Gunner, #7
Edward Saylor, Engineer, #15
Chase Fulsen, Navigator Crew #6
Image Size: 28" x 14.5"
Paper Size: 24" x 21"
Plane Type: B-25 Mitchell
Colonel Doolittle and his co-pilot, Lieutenant Richard E. Cole, who were to be the first to take off their B-25's, discuss last minute instructions with Lieutenant (U.S.N.) Edgar Osborne, who was to be Launch Officer for the take-off. Other Army personnel scramble to their planes while USS Hornet Navy deckhands man their assigned positions for one of the most famous carrier launches in history. PLANE JUNKIE - Early Launch by James Dietz (w/ 5 Doolittle Signatures)