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 not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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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