Jimmy Doolittle vs Vice Admiral Kohli

Doolittle set a world speed record for landplanes, flying a Gee Bee R-1 at 296 mph. He was a pioneer in aviation engineering and instrument flying, developing techniques for blind flying using radio navigation.

Doolittle planned and led the first US air raid on the Japanese home islands, launching 16 B-25 bombers from the USS Hornet. The raid caused little physical damage but boosted US morale and forced Japan to recall forces for home defense.

Doolittle commanded the Twelfth Air Force during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. He coordinated air support for ground forces and established air superiority over the region.

Doolittle commanded the US Eighth Air Force during the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany. He implemented fighter escort tactics that reduced bomber losses and increased effectiveness of daylight precision bombing.

Vice Admiral Kohli was commissioned into the Royal Indian Navy. He served on various ships and rose through the ranks, specializing in naval operations.

Kohli was appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command in 1970. He was responsible for the Indian Navy's western fleet during the 1971 war.

Under Kohli's command, the Western Naval Command launched Operation Trident on December 4-5, 1971, attacking Karachi harbor. The operation sank two Pakistani warships and damaged oil facilities, with no Indian losses.

Kohli oversaw Operation Python on December 8-9, 1971, a follow-up naval strike on Karachi. Indian missile boats attacked Pakistani shipping and port facilities, further crippling the Pakistani Navy.

Kohli retired from the Indian Navy in 1976. He later served as the Chairman of the Shipping Corporation of India and as a member of the Union Public Service Commission.