Jimmy Doolittle Daredevil Aviator and Scientist by Carroll V. Glines *Good*

Jimmy Doolittle Daredevil Aviator and Scientist by Carroll V. Glines *Good condition-see photos*The book opens on the USS Hornet on April 18th, 1942, as it heads towards Japan with 16 B-25 bombers on board. Having asked for volunteers two months previously without disclosing the details of the mission, the volunteers had NO idea that they were to become part of the famous Doolittle Raiders, bombing military targets in Japan. Doolittle himself was just about to add another "first" to his name taking a "land based bomber off a carrier for a combat mission."Backing up some, Jimmy's father had gone to the Klondike in 1897 and eventually ended up in Nome, AK. His wife, Rose and their 3 year old son, Jim, did not join him until 1900. Jimmy's restlessness and yearning to learn came after a trip to Seattle in 1904. Jimmy was quite the fighter and his mother (good on her) practiced tough love when Jimmy found himself in jail for brawling.Jimmy married Jo on Christmas Eve, 1917. We are treated to a little history of the beginning of aviation as this was the age of the Wright Brothers etc. From boring to stunt flying, Jimmy loved the thrill and was good at it. He was determined, always pushing himself. Read the "amusing" story of how Jimmy broke both ankles and still flew! He was the first American to fly across the Andes. (As an aside, Betty Greene was the first woman to fly across the Andes.) Jimmy's contributions to aviation technology was considerable. I was amazed! Do you know how you become a member of the Caterpillar Club?Throughout this well-written book you will be treated to several black and white photos.