[ken5050]

Off topic..but does anyone know how many of Doolittle’s men are still living. IIRC. the last survivor is supposed to open the bottle of brandy and toast his squadronmates

[Syntyr]

As of April 2009 there are still 9 surviving members:
William M. Bower

Richard E. Cole

Thomas C. Griffin

Robert L. Hite

Frank A. Kappeler

James H. Macia

Charles J. Ozuk

Edward J. Saylor

David J. Thatcher

[A.A. Cunningham]

the last survivor is supposed to open the bottle of brandy and toast his squadronmates

In addition, the president of Hennessy Company gave Jimmy Doolittle a bottle of 'Hennessy Very Special' cognac, vintage 1896, the year of Doolittle's birth. When there are only two raiders left, these two men will open the bottle and have a final toast to their departed comrades, Air Force officials said.

[trimom]

I was reading about Tom Griffing this morning after hearing him interviewed on the radio recently. Still alive, still very vital!

[retmilpostmn]

As of a few months ago there were nine remaining Doolittle Raiders still living. The last two who died, died within a day of eachother. Not just the last remaining Raider but the last two raiders will open the bottle to toast their comrades.