“THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO – 70TH REUNION OF DOOLITTLE’S RAIDERS” (#2)

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[Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 96, Dayton, Ohio, April 18, 2012]

Please click on the link below for the back story.

During the Memorial Service held Wednesday afternoon, April 18, on the grounds of the USAF’s National Museum in Dayton, Ohio, I captured this image of Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, the eldest of the five surviving Raiders, in what appeared to be a reflective mood.

What was Col. Cole thinking? Was he thinking of that day, exactly 70 years ago, when as a 26-year-old lieutenant, his B-25 (“Mitchell”) lumbered down the short flight deck of the U.S.S. Hornet to launch the famous raid on Japan?

Was he thinking of his comrades who, including himself, were 80 in number, but now were only five?

God bless them all.

[Historic note: Col. Cole's plane was the first off of the Hornet. It was co-piloted by none other than Lt. Col. (later Gen.) Jimmy H. Doolittle, himself.]

[THANK YOU Wayne and Judy for the nomination! THANK YOU Frank for the spotlight! THANK YOU Karin for the spotlight! THANK YOU Page for the nomination!]

55 responses

Fred Moskey said (26 Apr 2012):
Your last line says it perfectly: "God bless them all."
eithne mythen gave props (26 Apr 2012):
FAB-U-LOUS PHOTO ... Just look at his face, remembering!! Excellent Richard.
Richard Knight added a link (26 Apr 2012):
Please find the back story here. (jpgmag.com)
Regenia Brabham gave props (26 Apr 2012):
This is a fantastic image and tribute. I bet his mind is full of sad memories.
Donna Mullins gave props (26 Apr 2012):
A very poignant story and photo. God bless them all is the perfect last line .
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (26 Apr 2012):
wonderful image
Andrea Petersen gave props (26 Apr 2012):
He does have a reflective look on his face....Wonderful portrait.
Sarah Springer gave props (26 Apr 2012):
No words are better or more true than "God bless them all"....He is going through many moments in time I believe....very well captured
Joy B gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Fabulous shot!
Shirley Valencia said (26 Apr 2012):
wonderful story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fantastic Richard....
Donald Garrett gave props (26 Apr 2012):
One can only imagine the emotion these brave men were feeling that day!
John Linton gave props (26 Apr 2012):
One of the many planes my father flew was a B-25...although all his missions were flown in a P-47.
Jüri Vissak gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Very creative! Well done.
Nancy Richard gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Don't know how you remember all that detail, but your prose is as good as your photo.......luv it!
Betty Maxey gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Fantastic image cousin! Reflective for sure!
Litz Go gave props (26 Apr 2012):
This is a great capture of a hero! You caught his expression very well. So great to remember and commemorate those important events that shape our great county.
Litz Go added a link (26 Apr 2012):
You should come visit the USS Hornet Museum that is now open to the public in Alameda, CA., just North of San Francisco.
Our close artist friend designed the Logo and the banners that is being used on the ship. (www.uss-hornet.org)
Litz Go added a link (26 Apr 2012):
another link to USS Hornet Museum (en.wikipedia.org)
Linda Benzon said (26 Apr 2012):
Great photo and story! And still a "point and shoot"? Amazing!
daniele castellucchio gave props (26 Apr 2012):
great!!! BRAVO TAGLIAFERRO!
Mark Orr said (26 Apr 2012):
Beautiful and poignant shot!
JanElle gave props (26 Apr 2012):
A wonderfully expressive portrait.. one can imagine the memories that came flooding back to him.. great capture, Richard!
Winky Vivas (Deleted) said (26 Apr 2012):
An outstanding image of an American Hero!
Iztok Urh gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Wonderful!
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (26 Apr 2012):
We owe those guys sooo much! A wonderful shot of this amazing hero. Great story, Dick!
je suis moi gave props (26 Apr 2012):
And He was there..... I am sure he remembers it to well. Well done.
elfriede fulda gave props (26 Apr 2012):
They give so much, get back so little, excellent capture and wonderful tribute !
Lanis Rossi gave props (26 Apr 2012):
Outstanding my friend!
Katherine Nak said (27 Apr 2012):
Powerful,strong emotion, tears in my eyes!
Paperini Renato said (27 Apr 2012):
He is really a celebrity, his company is exceptionally well known and legendary from us. The story is very well told in the movie "Pearl Harbor" filmed in 2000 came as a masterpiece in film history. Great tribute Richard.
Susan Littlefield gave props (27 Apr 2012):
What an incredible shot of this hero! I love your editing, with the softness surrounding this remarkable man. I would love to know what was going through his mind. How many times, I wonder, has this brave man relived those historical moments. Brilliant job on this one, t.....both the photo and the narrative.
Patty Gross gave props (27 Apr 2012):
Having been born and raised in Ohio about 50 miles from this wonderful scene, it brings back wonderful memories of visiting the fabulous USAF museum. What a wonderful photograph, Richard. It is so heartwarming and nostalgic. I love the very interesting narrative also. My Dad was on a Destroyer in the South Pacific during WWII, so he shared a great interest in this museum. Thanks for sharing such fabulous piece of American History with us!!! You always do a perfect and astounding job!!!!
Carl Kuntze gave props (27 Apr 2012):
I still remember seeing a slickly published Japanese propaganda magazine outlining how they claimed shooting down "several" planes. There was a shot of a snarling noncom, samurai sword raised, and an unknowing blindfolded crewman before being decapitated. The raid unsettled the entire command.
P. Michael Bodigor gave props (27 Apr 2012):
Super tribute, great job.
Carlo Pagan gave props (28 Apr 2012):
AWESOME portrait!!!!
Ioana Caravan gave props (28 Apr 2012):
Excellent photographed! Great tribute!
dp * gave props (28 Apr 2012):
Very nice Sir RIchard.
James Wiley gave props (28 Apr 2012):
Lots to reflect on...Beautiful!
vince scaglione gave props (28 Apr 2012):
Awesomee shot and Wonderful tribute! Makes you wanna say God Bless America!
JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (28 Apr 2012):
Deeply symbolic, and emotionally charged--balanced so well--dof awesome
Linda Houghton gave props (29 Apr 2012):
thanks for sharing such awesome information!
Karin J. Burton said (29 Apr 2012):
Very awesome!!
Mike Despot gave props (29 Apr 2012):
This is a moving and wonderful photo. Great job. Thanks for the background story too.
Saroj Swain gave props (30 Apr 2012):
OUTSTANDING Sir Richard!!!
Brad Paro gave props (30 Apr 2012):
Excellent...what a great story!!!
Elyseo gave props (30 Apr 2012):
of great impact!!
Vicki Koch gave props (30 Apr 2012):
Awesome Capture
Leslie Hunziker gave props (30 Apr 2012):
What a beautiful tribute and capture of this amazing man! So many memories locked up in his mind. This is wonderful.
Suzanne McGeady said (1 May 2012):
Oh yes indeed...Bless him. such a thoughtful expression caught so well, on his aged worn face. Your narrative is a wonderful tribute to him and all those souls who gave all for freedom.
Deborah Downes gave props (3 May 2012):
Outstanding portrait, my friend. Deeply moving. Love the selective focus.
Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (18 May 2012):
Great portrait
Oregon Curly gave props (19 May 2012):
Yes indeed, may God Bless him and all his comrades, they are the true heroes and have paid a heavy price for the freedoms so many now take for granted.Blessing to you as well Dick for posting this and the other memorial tribute the those gallant Men.
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (24 May 2012):
Touching!
Saroj Swain gave props (22 Jun 2012):
FAB image,
Loree McComb said (17 Apr 2013):
what an honor for you to meet these brave men.....wow