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World War II veteran, last of the Doolittle Raiders, dies at 103

It was 77 years ago this week that 80 American service members struck the first blow against the Japanese mainland in retaliation for the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The attack, known as the Doolittle Raid, was planned and led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle who piloted the lead bomber. In the co-pilot seat was Dick Cole who died this week at the age of 103. Dana Jacobson reports.
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