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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 Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Aviation Hall of Fame James H. Doolittle Medal; Obverse: relief bust of Doolittle depicted, embossed text "JAMES HAROLD DOOLITTLE AVIATION HALL OF FAME"; Reverse: the Gee Bee Racer, Consolidated NY-2, Curtiss Hawk, North American B-25 and U.S.S. Hornet depicted, embossed text "FIRST OUTSIDE LOOP - 1927, FIRST "BLIND" FLIGHT - 1929, THOMPSON TROPHY RACE 1932, TOKYO RAID 1942 LT. GEN. USAF" Dimensions 3-D: 0.6 x 4.4cm (1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
 Materials Overall: Silver
 Inventory Number A19740532000 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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