Gen. James H. Doolittle collection

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Gen. James H. Doolittle collection

1919-1990

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/979424010

The collection contains a few personal items, such as a guest book from the Doolittle home, but is mostly comprised of newspaper clippings and photocopies. The museum's bio file on Doolittle is in this collection. Two primary subjects covered are Doolittle's research on instrument flying and the Tokyo Raid.

0.82 cubic feet (2 boxes)

eng, Latn

San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 11618993

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Doolittle, James Harold, 1896-1993

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James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American military general and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II. He also made early coast-to-coast flights, won many flying races, and helped develop instrument flying. Born in Alameda, California, Doolittle studied as an undergraduate at University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1922. He also earned a doctorate in aero...