In front of a large audience, a bottle of 1896 Hennessy Cognac was opened. This event marked the final toast for the surviving veterans of World War II who had been part of one of history's most remarkable military missions. Over the years, their numbers had dwindled dramatically, and it was time for them to hold this last salute. Although their names might not be widely recognized, collectively, they are remembered as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. In 1942, these American aviators, aboard 16 B-25 bombers and led by Lt. Col. James Harold Doolittle, carried out a daring mission that had a profound impact on the nation's morale.

In front of a large audience, a bottle of 1896 Hennessy Cognac was opened. This event marked the final toast for the surviving veterans of World War II who had been part of one of history's most remarkable military missions. Over the years, their numbers had dwindled dramatically, and it was time for them to hold this last salute. Although their names might not be widely recognized, collectively, they are remembered as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. In 1942, these American aviators, aboard 16 B-25 bombers and led by Lt. Col. James Harold Doolittle, carried out a daring mission that had a profound impact on the nation's morale.