Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Motion Picture Films From the "Air Force News Review" Program Series. 1947 - 1961. EDDIE RICKENBACKER

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Motion Picture Films From the "Air Force News Review" Program Series. 1947 - 1961. EDDIE RICKENBACKER

1943?

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Capt. Rickenbacker reviews AAF personnel; handles a bomber's machine gun; signs his name; and watches P-38 fighters take off, fly in formation, and land.

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Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973

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Edward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker, also known as "Fast Eddie" or "Rick" (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the United States' most successful fighter ace in the war and is considered to have received the most awards for valor by an American during the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation,...