USS Hornet commemorates 'Doolittle Raid' April 12, 2008

The USS Hornet Museum will commemorate the "Doolittle Raid" in a Living Ship Day demonstration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, onboard the aircraft carrier berthed at 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, in Alameda, CA. Andy Popenoe, a historian from the Doolittle Museum in Sacramento, will be one of the featured speakers. He will give a very interesting presentation about local hero Jimmy Doolittle and the impact of the Doolittle Raid in WWII. Andy Popenoe served 17 years in the Air Force with 4.5 years in Vietnam participating in 26 of the 27 total campaigns, flying 174 combat missions, and has numerous decorations. "Doolittle's Raiders" were an elite group of airmen who executed an historic, daytime air raid against Tokyo in WWII led by legendary pilot Lt. Colonel Jimmy Doolittle, USAAF, who was born in Alameda.

The museum will come to life as an operating aircraft carrier. Visitors will participate in mission briefings, meet former crew, sit in the cockpit of a fighter jet, enjoy the sights and sounds of naval aviation and witness simulated flight operations as aircraft are lifted to the flight deck and placed into launch position. There is ample free parking. The museum is open daily, except Tuesday, from 10 am to 4 pm. For information about all events call (510) 521-8448 and visit www.hornetevents.com.

$6-14.

Official Website: http://www.uss-hornet.org