Three Iowa “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” Inducted into Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame

Three Iowa “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” Inducted into Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame

Recently, the Iowa Aviation Museum held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year, three Iowa soldiers were recognized. These brave men participated in the famous “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” secret mission on April 18, 1942. The participants honored included USAF Colonel Charles Ross Greening; U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl Leland D. Faktor; and U.S. Army Air Forces SSGT William J. Dieter.