This event is in the past.It took place on April 18, 2026 at USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkHear the Doolittle Raid story where history actually happened: aboard the USS Hornet. Docent and retired airline captain Steve Leavell unpacks lesser-known mission details, from crash site recoveries in China to the B-25 that landed in the Soviet Union.
WWII history
aviation museum
aircraft carrier
docent-led
Tips
✈️"learned that some pilots landed in my dad's hometown — mind-blowing!"
👟wear closed-toe shoes, stairs are steep
🎟️pair with a docent tour for access to restricted decks
Doolittle Raid Wardroom Speaker’s Series 2026
Educational TalkEducational TalkHear the Doolittle Raid story where history actually happened: aboard the USS Hornet. Docent and retired airline captain Steve Leavell unpacks lesser-known mission details, from crash site recoveries in China to the B-25 that landed in the Soviet Union.
WWII history
aviation museum
aircraft carrier
docent-led
Tips
✈️"learned that some pilots landed in my dad's hometown — mind-blowing!"
👟wear closed-toe shoes, stairs are steep
🎟️pair with a docent tour for access to restricted decks
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