Jimmy Doolittle set a land speed record in 1932 running Shell aviation fuel — four years before Shell hired him outright as their aviation manager. Doolittle, an MIT-trained engineer and gifted test pilot, pushed hard for high-octane 100/130 avgas.
Sturdy T-bottom zip pouch that stands upright on its own. Available in Small and Large, with Black or White zipper. Vintage Shell Aviation emblem printed front and center — great for a bag, desk, or bathroom counter.
By 1938, Shell alone was producing more than 60% of America's entire 100-octane avgas supply, which became the standard fuel for the U.S. Air Force heading into World War II.
The perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts, pilots, petroliana collectors branching into aviation history, and anyone who wants a genuinely useful everyday pouch with a real story behind it.
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