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 when most of the industry thought it wasn't worth the extra cost.
6oz stainless steel flask, double-walled construction, smooth powder-coated finish. Vintage Shell Aviation emblem printed on the front. Slips easily into a jacket pocket or glove box. Hand wash recommended.
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, classic car and plane collectors, petroliana collectors branching into aviation history, groomsmen, and pilots.
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