Calculated Risk - Ab by Jonna Doolittle Hoppes
In 1942, Jimmy Doolittle led the Tokyo Raid. 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 his aerobatics, a popular racing pilot, and a four-star general. This is a first-hand account written by his granddaughter that brings readers inside the private and public world of this man.
Jonna Doolittle Hoppes grew up an Air Force brat and developed a passion for preserving military and aviation history. The granddaughter of General James H. Jimmy Doolittle, she has written two books: Calculated Risk, a biography/memoir about her grandparents, and Just Doing My Job, a collection of 19 stories from World War II. Her lecture series keeps her busy touring the United States and Europe. Jonna works for the Department of Defense at Los Angeles Air Force Base. She has appeared on numerous television programs including the History Channel's Man, Moment, Machine and a special documentary on Jake DeShazer. She lives in Newport Beach, California. General Arthur J. Lichte, USAF, is the current Commander, Air Mobility Command, based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781891661440 |
| ISBN 10 | 1891661442 |
| Title | Calculated Risk - Ab |
| Author | Jonna Doolittle Hoppes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Santa Monica Press |
| Year published | 2005-07-14 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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