B-25 bombers on the deck of the US Hornet aircraft carrier during the Doolittle Raid

B-25 Mitchell Bombers (North American B-25 Mitchell) on the deck of the American Hornet aircraft carrier (USS Hornet) during the Doolittle Raid.
In the foreground is the B-25 (serial No. 02344) of Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, who commanded the operation.

Source of B-25 bombers photo information:

1. www.theatlantic.com

Location: Pacific
Date: April 18, 1942