ISBN: 9781595801173 - calculated risk: the extraordinary life of jimmy doolittle―aviation pioneer and world war ii hero (20 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. Famous for leading the Tokyo Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War I, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter reveals an extraordinary individual--a scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT, an aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly blind (using only his plane's instruments), a barnstormer well known for aerobatics, a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once, recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom, a four-star general, and commander of both the 8th, 12th and 15th Air Forces. This memoir provides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Famous for leading the Tokyo Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War I, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter reveals an extraordinary individual--a scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT, an aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly blind (using only his plane's instruments), a barnstormer well known for aerobatics, a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once, recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom, a four-star general, and commander of both the 8th, 12th and 15th Air Forces. This memoir provides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes reveals an extraordinary individual. An aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly "blind" (using only his plane's instruments). A barnstormer well known for aerobatics and a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once. Recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. A four-star general and commander of both the 8th, 12th, and 15th Air Forces. A scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT.Calculated Risk provides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family, and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.This updated edition contains a new foreword written by Richard P. Hallion, a new afterword written by Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, and a new introduction by author Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes reveals an extraordinary individual: An aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly "blind" (using only his plane's instruments). A barnstormer well known for aerobatics and a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once. Recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. A four-star general and commander of both the 8th, 12th, and 15th Air Forces. A scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT.Calculated Riskprovides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family, and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.This updated edition contains a new foreword written by Richard P. Hallion, a new afterword written by Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, and a new introduction by author Jonna Doolittle Hoppes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes reveals an extraordinary individual: An aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly "blind" (using only his plane's instruments). A barnstormer well known for aerobatics and a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once. Recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. A four-star general and commander of both the 8th, 12th, and 15th Air Forces. A scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT.Calculated Riskprovides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family, and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.This updated edition contains a new foreword written by Richard P. Hallion, a new afterword written by Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, and a new introduction by author Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes reveals an extraordinary individual: An aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly blind (using only his planes instruments). A barnstormer well known for aerobatics and a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once. Recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. A four-star general and commander of both the 8th, 12th, and 15th Air Forces. A scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT.Calculated Risk provides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family, and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.This updated edition contains a new foreword written by Richard P. Hallion, a new afterword written by Clarence E. Bud Anderson, and a new introduction by author Jonna Doolittle Hoppes. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his granddaughter Jonna Doolittle Hoppes reveals an extraordinary individual. An aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the United States in less than 24 hours and the first to fly "blind" (using only his plane's instruments). A barnstormer well known for aerobatics and a popular racing pilot who won every major air race at least once. Recipient of both the Congressional Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom. A four-star general and commander of both the 8th, 12th, and 15th Air Forces. A scientist with a doctorate in aeronautical engineering from MIT.Calculated Risk provides insights into the public and private world of Jimmy Doolittle and his family, and sheds light on the drives and motivation of one of America's most influential and ambitious aviators.This updated edition contains a new foreword written by Richard P. Hallion, a new afterword written by Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, and a new introduction by author Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. &Uumlber den Autor&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9&#9Jonna Doolittle Hoppes is the granddaughter of Jimmy Doolittleand the author of Just Doing My Job: Stories of .