Jimmy Doolittle

Jimmy Doolittle was a pioneering American aviator and military leader known for his innovation in aviation and bold leadership during World War II. He was the first to fly a plane purely by instrument navigation, greatly improving flying safety. During the war, he led the daring Doolittle Raid in 1942, bombing Japan from aircraft carriers to boost American morale after Pearl Harbor. Doolittle's expertise advanced aircraft technology and strategic thinking, making him a celebrated figure in aviation history and a key contributor to U.S. military efforts."