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A young Lieutennant James H. Doolittle prepares for his first blind flight, a foldable canvas hood will close off his cockpit. (National Archives)
A young Lieutennant James H. Doolittle prepares for his first blind flight, a foldable canvas hood will close off his cockpit. (National Archives)