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Glenn County Honors Doolittle Raiders with Ceremony

07 April 2026 02:02

The Glenn Vet Honor Guard held a ceremony to commemorate Doolittle Raider Days, honoring a pivotal World War II training mission. The event, proclaimed by the Glenn County Board of Supervisors, was held at the Willows Veterans Memorial Hall.

A historical presentation detailed the five B-25 bombers that practiced takeoffs at Willows airport in 1942 before heading to Alameda. The ceremony included a reading of crew members' names, a bell tolling for the fallen, and a wreath-laying.

The public is invited to participate in future observances of this local historical legacy.

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