Children of the Doolittle Raiders was founded on April 18th, 2006, and approved by the surviving Raiders and the Doolittle Tokyo Raider Organization.
History of the Children of The Doolittle Raiders
Founded on April 18, 2006
The Children of the Doolittle Raiders is a Group of family members of the Doolittle Raiders. Our mission is to honor, promote and preserve the history of the Doolittle Raid and the Doolittle Raiders.
Children of The Doolittle Raiders Emblem
Round Circle - Family of the Doolitte Raiders.
White Letters - The light of day the Raiders took off the Hornet to bomb Japan.
Black Circle - This represents night when the Raiders crashed or bailed out when bombing Japan.
Ribbon Design - The ribbon on the outer circle held the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to all 80 men.
Doolittle Raiders Emblem - Represents all 80 men that bombed Japan. This is the emblem that our fathers entrusted with us. The Doolittle Raider emblem has become a familiar part of World War II related memorabilia. Emblazoned with the slogan, Toujours Au Danger, which means "Ever into Peril", the crest is a unique insignia designed to incorporate representations of all of the crews who took part in the historic raid.
- A Mitchell B-25 Bomber - the aircraft used in the raid flies above the symbols of the 4 squadrons involved.
- The Seven Maltese Crosses - represent the 17th Bomber Group from which three of the squadrons were selected.
- The Thubderbird - represents the 34th Squadron.
- The Kicking Mule - represents the 95th Squadron.
- The Lions Head - represents the 37th Squadron.
- The Winged Helmet - represents the 89th Reconnaissance Squadron.