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Captain Marc Mitscher speaking with Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle aboard USS Hornet, 18 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 3

Caption   Captain Marc Mitscher speaking with Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle aboard USS Hornet, 18 Apr 1942, photo 1 of 3 ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   NH 64472
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Photos on Same Day 18 Apr 1942
Added By C. Peter Chen
Added Date 7 Sep 2006

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Alan Chanter says:
26 Apr 2015 01:01:58 AM

Having earned his pilots wings in 1915, Captain (later Vice Admiral) Marc A. Mitscher, who commanded the USS Hornet from 1941 which famously launched Doolittles raiders against Tokyo, appeared much older than many of his contemporarys. His slight frame and wizened features (inevitably crowned by a lobsterman's cap) was an utterly competent and authorative officer. His aggressive approach to battle soon earned him the affectionate nickname of 'The Ferocious Gnome'. Never one to enjoy the limelight, he shunned publicity - but his taciturn manner covered a deep concern for his men, who rewarded him with immense loyalty and affection.

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