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These goggles were worn by Maj. Jimmy Doolittle during the 1931 National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. Doolittle left the goggles at a restraunt and they were subsequently found by Robert Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter returned the goggles to Doolittle in May 1972.

 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 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Manufacturer E. B. Meyrowitz
 Physical Description E. B. Meyrowitz flying goggles worn by Jimmy Doolittle; chrome steel frames with tinted amber glass lenses; rubber eye pieces with embossed text "PAT. 1928"; rubberized tan elastic strap; manufacturer's tag sewn on the inside of the strap. Dimensions 3-D: 20.3 x 2.5 x 5.1cm (8 x 1 x 2 in.)
 Materials Frame: Chrome Steel
Lenses: Glass
Eye Padding: Natural Rubber
Strap: Elastic
 Inventory Number A19730054000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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