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.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
United States Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service Medal; Obverse: Relief of the United States Air Force Coat-of-Arms surrounded by a wreath depicted; Reverse: embossed and engraved text "TO JAMES H. DOOLITTLE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIVLIAN SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE"; blue ribbon with orange segmented stripes.
Dimensions
3-D: 1.9 x 1.3 x 5.1cm (3/4 x 1/2 x 2 in.)
Materials
Medal: Gold
Ribbon: Silk
Inventory Number
A19740530001
Credit Line
Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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