I Could Never Be So Lucky Again An Autobiography by General James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle with Carroll V. Glines
New York: Bantam Books, 1991. Tall octavo, navy-blue half cloth, spine printed with gilt lettering, xviii, 574 pp, 24 double-sided black-and-white plates, three appendices included. Dust-jacket a little worn, top right of inside front cover has a sticker mark; otherwise a near-fine copy. First edition. The autobiography of American hero General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle. Born in 1896, Doolittle's life spanned the golden age of aviation from the Wright brother to astronauts. He became an Army Air Service pilot in 1917; publicised the fledgling Army Air Corps with hair-raising stunt-flying escapes; earned a doctorate in aeronautical sciences; fought in World War Two, becoming known for training the famous Tokyo Raiders and planning a surprise attack against Japan that earned him a Medal of Honour; and went on to support America's Air Force in the post-war years. In this comprehensive volume, he shares his memories with author and pilot Carroll V. Glines. Item #4544
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