Jimmy Doolittle – Aviation Pioneer – Signed Commemorative Cover

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Jimmy Doolittle signed commemorative cover honoring Galileo, featuring a cachet depicting early flight imagery and scientific exploration. The cover is postmarked Pasadena, California, October 18, 1989, and bears period U.S. postage. Doolittle’s signature appears in ink at the lower right.

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Jimmy Doolittle (1896–1993) was an American aviation pioneer, military leader, and Medal of Honor recipient. He is best known for leading the 1942 Doolittle Raid, the first U.S. air attack on Japan during World War II. Earlier in his career, he achieved several aviation firsts, including the first successful blind flight using only instruments. His legacy bridges scientific advancement and military aviation history.

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Jimmy Doolittle – Aviation Pioneer – Signed Commemorative Cover

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