Doolittle Wins the Thompson Trophy
James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle won the 1932 Thompson Trophy race at an average speed of 253 miles per hour. It took all of Doolittle’s flying skill to keep the unstable and unforgiving barrel-shaped Gee Bee R-1 Super Sportster under control.
Event Date:
Thursday, September 1, 1932
Image Reference:
Doolittle and the 1932 Thompson Trophy race
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Doolittle and the 1932 Thompson Trophy race
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Doolittle and the 1932 Thompson Trophy race
Sub Category:
Aviation
People Connections:
Lt. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle
Event Year:
1 932
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