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About the Webmaster

The webmaster is a 20-something year old aviation buff and amateur historian. He currently works at historic Stinson Field (the second oldest continuously operation GA airport in the US) in San Antonio does some other jobs on the side including running a small graphics and photography business from Short Studio.and running Ryan's Power Washing Service.He is also a licensed commercial pilot and enjoys occasional opportunities to fly World War Two aircraft in the San Antonio area with the Alamo Liaison Squadron. His primary goal in life is to honor his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Other asreas of enjoyment and interest include working on the family ranch, playing the viola and violin, going to a wonderful church, spending time with friends and family, talking to World War Two veterans, studying history, and building things. 

Contact information: webmaster@doolittleraid.com

Webmaster's links:

• Alamo Liaison Squadron - Squadron dedicated to Restoring WW2 aircraft
• Vision Forum - Dedicated to rebuilding Christian families and churches - Great folks
• Short Studio - My little side business (es)
• SureHireUSA - A good friend's business
• Geneva Bible Pages - Another friend's business
• Home and Heritage Designs - you figure out why it's here...
• Historic Battles - Reenactment
• Warbird Information Exchange - the best site for Warbirds research on the web

LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/657/921

Skype name: lbirdpilot.ryan

Below are a few Doolittle Raider Related Memos from the webmaster's past:

Print Signing

In January 2003 a friend invited the webmaster to help with a print signing with three of the Doolittle Raiders.

The print, A Gallant Doolittle Raider was painted by David Lee Sample.

It depicts Japanese fighters attacking the fourth Raider aircraft over Japan.

Some of the prints are signed by up to five of the Doolittle Raiders including a few signed by Harry McCool who died just before the signing .

Signed prints are available at www.windsweptwings.com.Artist Proofs can be purchased directly from the artist by calling 301-698-1851

A few pictures from the signing.

Raiders Brigadier General David Jones (Ret.), Col. Richard Cole, and Charles Ozuk.

Brigadier General David Jones (Ret.), webmaster, Charles Ozuk, and Col. Richard Cole.

The Webmaster's First Encounter With a Doolittle Raider

This picture of Doolittle Raider Col. Harry McCool was taken at an airshow at Stinson Field at an airshow years ago. I don't remember much about it, except that Mr. McCool was very nice and the day was a lot of fun. I can't quite figure out why I had such a goofy smile in that picture.

Reunion 2003 Fun

The webmaster had way too much fun riding in the 2003 parade with Raider David Thatcher, last surviving crewmember of aircraft #7 (Ted Lawson's crew). Jeep is owned and driven by Mr. Clarence Hanks, who was a CBI veteran himself.

Daily Republic's website

Raiders' official website: www.doolittletokyoraiders.com, Todd Joyce's website: www.doolittleraider.com check out his Forum, too.

All images and text are © 2007 by the webmaster. All rights reserved. All opinions expressed are the webmasters own and do not reflect the endorsement or rejection of the Doolittle Raiders. If you are interested in using information on any of these pages please email the webmaster first. Some of the content I have here is from personal interviews and research. Some of it is from the public record and is available to others through books, documents, and libraries. If you have questions, comments, or concerns please contact the webmaster at doolittleraiders@gmail.com
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