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These medals and trophies were awarded to General James (Jimmy) Doolittle for his aeronautical engineering and piloting accomplishments. General Doolittle earned his Doctor of Science Degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT in 1925.

Display Status

This object is on display in Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

Object Details

Date

1931

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Trophies

Manufacturer

Medallic Art Company

Physical Description

Male and female figures flanking globe and airplane,on pedestal,black wooden base with brass plaque.

Dimensions

3-D: 14 × 31.6 × 35.6cm, 3.9kg (5 1/2 × 12 7/16 × 14 in., 8 5/8lb.)

Materials

brass, wood

Inventory Number

A19740555000

Credit Line

Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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