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Calculated Risk - The Extraordinary Life of Jimmy Doolittle-Aviation Pioneer and World War II Hero

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In 1942, Jimmy Doolittle led the Tokyo Raid ("Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"); it was America's first strike against Japan and was credited with changing the course of World War II.

Although best known for the Raid, Doolittle's contributions to aviation had an even greater impact on history. He was a scientist with a doctorate in Aeronautical Engineering from MIT, an aviation pioneer, a barnstormer well known for aerobatics, a popular racing pilot, and a four-star general. The Air and Space Centennial Issue lists Doolittle as number one on the list of the top ten "most important aviators," and a section of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is dedicated to him.

Calculated Risk is a firsthand account written by his granddaughter that brings readers inside the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's greatest heroes. The book also features many never-before-seen photographs from the Doolittle Library archives.

Jimmy Doolittle set more high water marks than any individual ever in the history of aviation. I have had the honor of knowing the Doolittle family since WWII. Jonna Doolittle Hoppes has done an outstanding job of covering this great man's life, as well as shedding light on the wonderful relationship Jimmy shared with his wife, Joe. Calculated Risk is a magnificent legacy to a true American hero.™ -Bob Hoover, legendary aviator

Jonna Hoppes' definitive biography of her grandfather is a life story and a love story, a journal of WWII , an intimate panorama of the history of aviation. Written from inside the family and inside the heart with meticulous research into weaponry, war actions and heroic deeds, the book also shines a spotlight on his oft-overlooked wife as it combines suspenseful plotting, sparkling dialogue, vivid portrayals of myriad characters, and lyrical descriptive passages.™ -The Literary Guild of Orange County

Jimmy Doolittle's Accomplishments
  • Leader of the Tokyo Raid ("Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo")
  • First to fly cross-country in under 24 hours
  • First to fly "blind"-using only his plane's instruments
  • Set the world's high speed record for land planes
  • Four Star General
  • Commander of the 12th (North Africa), 15th (Mediterranean) and 8th (Europe and the Pacific) Air Forces during WWII
  • Congressional Medal of Honor
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Winner of the Schneider Cup Race and Recipient of the Mackay Trophy for fastest seaplane ever flown
  • Winner of the Bendix Trophy Race and the Thompson Trophy Race

    About this book
    Hardcover336 pages 6 x 924 page photo insertBiography/Military/Aviation Publication Date: March 2005
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