In April 1942 Japan believed it was untouchable - its capital calm, confident, and far from the front lines. Then, without warning, American bombers roared over Tokyo in a mission no one thought ...

The Massey Aerodrome and Air Museum held a “Fly-Out” late last month to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Jimmy Doolittle’s victory in the Schneider Trophy Race, first held on Oct. 26, 1925.

Led by Jimmy Doolittle, 16 B-25 bombers were modified, stripped of heavy equipment, and trained rigorously for months to fly low and fast over enemy territory. Launching from the USS Hornet on April ...