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Jimmy Doolittle to turn 90 in Carmel Valley life tribute
Gen James H. Doolittle, famed commander of the Tokyo raid, prepares to celebrate his 90th birthday on December 14. The article recalls his wartime leadership, aviation innovations, and postwar travels and honors, noting his early life, key roles in North Africa and Europe, and the famed 1942 Tokyo mission.
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