Doolittle: Aerospace Visionary

After holding several major combat commands during World War II, he was appointed a special assistant to the Air Force chief of staff in 1951, serving as a civilian adviser in scientific matters, including the development of ballistic missiles and the fledgling space program. From the early days of aviation to the space age, Daso not only provides a concise but expansive overview of the rapidly developing field of aviation, but also chronicles a pioneer’s tireless efforts to be a visionary for the new era.