CLICK FOR warofourfathers.com HOMEPAGE PHOTO OF ARMY AIR FORCE VETERAN GENERAL JIMMY DOOLITTLE James H. ("Jimmy") Doolittle Aviator Army Air Corps / Army Air Force 1917-1930 / 1940-1945 A true pioneer, one must recount among Major General Doolittle's aviation achievements: being the first man to fly across the United States in 24 hours; the first in 12 hours; the first to fly an aircraft solely by instrument; the conception and leadership of the first air raid on Tokyo; and command of the American Eighth Air Force in Europe. A recipient of the Medal of Honor, Doolittle also served his country working for NASA and in many private capacities. 20 June 1991 / 1100 Hrs. foreword by Stephen E. Ambrose | afterword by Senator John McCain ©1999-2012 warofourfathers.com | All Rights Reserved