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1896–1993, American aviator,After serving in World War I as a flier ,noted for his speed flying (world record, 1932) and also engaged in commercial aviation as the head of Shell Oil's aviation department. In 1940 he was recalled to the U.S. Army Air Corps. Doolittle commanded the first bombers that raided (Apr. 18, 1942) Tokyo and other Japanese cities from the aircraft carrier Hornet. He later headed the North African Strategic Air Forces and led the 8th Air Force in its massive attacks on Germany. signed BW 8"x10" photo, inscribed to Diane Reese with very good wishes. not the best contrast on inscription, but signature can clearly be seen.
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