Doolittle Raid 18 April 1942
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As proven by Brian Garfield in his book on the Alaskan campaign in WW2, the Doolittle Raid was a STRATEGIC VICTORY of decisive importance causing the Japanese egomaniac fascists to withhold huge amounts of forces to protect their home islands--had the U.S. Army not raided Japan lead by Colonel Doolittle, 2 Japanese carriers would not have been diverted to cover the invasion of the Alaskan islands and would have been at Midway where they would have resulted in the U.S. Navy being defeated. Midway wasn't the decisive battle of the Pacific, but it sure could have been another disaster from the Navy and marine corps. combatreform.org/midwaymyth.htm
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The document summarizes the fates of the 16 crews that participated in the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942. It notes that 80 men flew from the USS Hornet to strike targets in Japan from B-25 bombers. Some crews had to bail out over occupied China and were captured by Japanese forces. Three captured raiders were later executed by the Japanese. Overall the raid resulted in several casualties and losses over the course of the war, but 16 of the raiders remained alive as of December 21, 2005.
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THE PLAN:
Take 16 B-25's, launch 400 miles out,strike targets under the cover of darkness and recover in China after sunrise.
WHAT HAPPENED:
Launch 700 miles out, strike targets during the early afternoon and bailout over China in darkness.
CLICK LINK FOR MORE INFO: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/misc-42/dooltl.htm
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The Doolittle Raid took place on April 18, 1942, where 16 B-25 bombers were launched from the USS Hornet hundreds of miles off the coast of Japan to bomb targets on the Japanese mainland. Most crews had to bail out over China due to issues reaching airfields as planned. Some crews were captured by the Japanese or Russians, with three American POWs executed by the Japanese. In total, the raid involved 80 men and resulted in several killed in action or dying in captivity before the end of World War 2.
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Doolittle's Raiders - Military Aviation History
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THE PLAN:
Take 16 B-25's, launch 400 miles out,strike targets under the cover of darkness and recover in China after sunrise.
WHAT HAPPENED:
Launch 700 miles out, strike targets during the early afternoon and bailout over China in darkness.
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The document summarizes an air show that will take place in 2007 at Zhukovsky Airport in Russia. Zhukovsky Airport is located on the shore of Galendzhik Lake, about a 3 hour drive from Moscow, and was formerly a secret test airport. Its location on a large body of water makes it well suited to display flying boats, which are a focus of Russian aircraft design. The air show will not only feature demonstrations of advanced Russian aircraft, but will allow viewers to watch flights more closely than would be permitted under Western safety regulations. A list of over 50 aircraft types from Russian manufacturers that will be displayed at the show is included.
Why U.S. Soldiers are Killed in Iraq v1.0
More U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq. The document discusses deficiencies in the armor protection provided by vehicles like the Stryker and up-armored Humvees. It argues that these wheeled vehicles cannot adequately protect soldiers from roadside bombs and RPGs. The document proposes using upgraded M113 Gavin tracked armored vehicles instead, which it says could better protect soldiers at a lower cost. It questions why the Army is not implementing these solutions to save soldiers' lives.
Wheeled Mine Strike: Afghanistan (U.S. Copied This)
Scouts are responsible for clearing routes of obstacles before hikers use them. When Scouts fail to properly clear routes, hikers can encounter dangers like fallen trees blocking the path or steep drop-offs on the side of trails. As a result, hikers may get injured if routes are not cleared by Scouts as expected.
USAF DragonEye 1
The USAF proposes creating a "Dragon's Eye Squadron" consisting of armored, mobile ground surveillance aircraft that can operate deep in enemy territory to rapidly identify time-critical targets, speeding up the process of sensing threats and launching precision strikes against them in coordination with ground forces. The costs to establish this capability would be small as the necessary equipment is already in use.
Uninspired Sealift vs Cargo 747s vs LCAC Sealift
This document discusses options for rapidly deploying military vehicles and troops overseas despite obstacles. It proposes modifying cargo planes to transport vehicles long-distances in 1 day. It also describes using catamaran ferries and landing craft carriers that launch hovercraft to transport vehicles over shallow waters and deliver them across beaches, bypassing the need for port infrastructure. However, these options require refueling frequently or have limited range. The document argues the best approach is using ships that can launch landing craft and interface them with barges to fly vehicles directly to shore over obstacles like sea mines.
Tsvposter with M113A4 AmphiGavins or Super Gavins
The document discusses a joint venture between HSV-X1 catamarans and M113A4 Amphigavin amphibious vehicles. It provides details of a notional infantry company cargo report outlining various equipment that could be transported by the vessels, including fire control systems, antennae, trucks, trailers, and 40 M113A4 infantry carriers weighing 1.12 million pounds total. It also lists additional cargo of over 500,000 pounds that would not be loaded onto the joint venture vessels.
Tank-Box-Plane v2.0
The document calls for defeating an unspecified enemy and protecting troops while avoiding financial ruin. It references combat reform and provides a web address for more information.
T72 Medium Tank Destroyed by Top-Attack Missile
The document shows before and after photos of a Javelin anti-tank guided missile being fired at a fully loaded T-72 tank. The after photos show the tank's turret, gun, road wheels, and track were destroyed by the missile impact, while the engine was left intact but around 65 meters from the impact site.
SpeedHawk v3.0
The document discusses a proposed upgrade to the Blackhawk helicopter called the VTDP Compound Helo. The upgrade is said to provide a 50% increase in speed, 130% increase in combat radius, and ability for self-deployment over 96 hours. This would half the cost of new aircraft while providing greater payload, range, survivability and faster MEDEVAC capabilities. Diagrams show how adding wings and a propeller can reduce rotor load to increase speed and range in hover and forward flight.
SpeedHawk 1-Page Hand-Out Slide v2.0
The document discusses a proposed upgrade to the Blackhawk helicopter called the VTDP Compound Helo. The upgrade would provide a 50% increase in speed, 130% increase in combat radius, and allow for self-deployment over 96 hours. This would half the cost of new aircraft while providing increased payload, range, and survivability compared to current Blackhawks. Wing and propeller additions would reduce rotor load, increasing speed and range in hover and forward flight.
SpeedHook v1.0
The document describes a low-cost upgrade for the CH-47 helicopter that would allow it to self-deploy, increase its top speed by 50% to 225 knots, and gain additional range. This would be achieved by adding removable wings with wing tanks for extra fuel, installing an off-the-shelf turbo-fan engine with a gearbox to transfer power more efficiently to the rotor at higher speeds, and attaching a lightweight carbon fiber tail cone to reduce drag during self-deployments.
Sealift 05: Comparison to Cargo 747s
The document discusses an HMAS Jervis Bay 86m class catamaran that can carry 569 troops or 15 light armored vehicles. It has a range of 1,500 miles at 45 mph but must offload onto a pier after 1.5 days of travel due to limitations. It uses 125,000 gallons of fuel per hour with a capacity of 4,125,000 gallons, requiring 6 refuelings to travel from San Francisco to Sydney over 6 days if not interdicted. The estimated fuel cost for a one-way trip is $24 million at a bulk rate of $1 per gallon.
Sealift 04: Cargo 747s Better than BS HSS
A modified civilian 747 cargo plane can transport 420-569 troops or military vehicles like tanks and trucks in a single flight. It has a fuel capacity of 57,000 gallons, allowing it to fly extremely long routes over bodies of water and potential military threats. At 500 mph, a 747 could deliver supplies directly from the US to Taiwan in one day for an estimated fuel cost of $57,000.
SeaBasing 21 v3.0
The document discusses concepts for improving sea-based logistics and operations for the Army. It recommends that the Army work with the Navy and DOT to develop high-speed ships that can transport troops and equipment faster. It also recommends developing technologies to rapidly offload ships in austere ports. The Army should standardize packaging for equipment and develop modular containers like ISO containers to improve loading and unloading times.
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Doolittle Raid 18 April 1942
- 1. The "Doolittle Raid" Attack on Tokyo 18 April 1942
- 2. Doolittle Raid The Plan: Take 16 B-25s, launch 400 miles out, strike targets under cover of darkness, and recover in China after sunrise. What Happened: Launched 700 miles out, struck targets during early afternoon, and (most) bailed out over China (or Russia) in darkness.
- 3. Crew 1 Lt Col Jimmy Doolittle and Crew. Dick Cole, a member of the Greatest Generation, is thankfully still with us today and remains active on his farm in Comfort, Texas.
- 4. Crew 8 Crew 8 landed near Vladivostok with engine trouble and were interned in Russia until they escaped through Iran in May 1943.
- 5. Crew 12 Sgt Duquette was killed 6 weeks after the raid when his plane hit a mountain while returning from a bombing mission.
- 6. Crew 11 Capt Ross Green was shot down over North Africa on 17 Jul 1943. He was Captured – Escaped – Recaptured and spent the rest of the war as a POW.
- 7. Crew 16 Crew was captured by the Japanese after bailing out. Lt Farrow and Sgt Spatz were executed on 15 Oct 1942 along with Lt Hallmark from Crew 6.
- 23. •80 Men flew from the Hornet on 18 Apr 1942 •3 were killed bailing out •8 were captured by the Japanese •3 POWs were executed •1 died of malnutrition and mistreatment •4 were repatriated 40 months into captivity •10 were KIA in Europe, North Africa & Indo-China •4 were shot down and interred as German POWs •As of 21 Dec 05 •16 Raiders are still with us.