Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. COL RICKENBACKER AND COL HUNTER

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. COL RICKENBACKER AND COL HUNTER

1944

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Summary: 1) MS Looking down ramp. A-20s parked at left and right of scene. SV of A-20 parked at end of ramp. 2) MLS Group of Officers gathered around truck with 50 cal mach gun attached. A-20 in Bg. Closer shot of same. Eddie Rickenbacker showing pilots how to use machine gun. SV of same. 3) MCS Eddie Rickenbacker behind gun. Officer in Bg. Closer shot of same. MCS FV of same. MSSV of same. 4) MCU Eddie Rickenbacker and Col Hunter. Officer and A-20 in Bg. 5) MS Bomb service truck with bomb carriage and trailer attached as it passes A-20s lined up on ramp. Hangar in Bg. Truck stops in front of A-20 Eddie Rickenbacker, Col Hunter and Officers inspect bombs as bomb service crew unload trailer. 6) MCS Eddie Rickenbacker and Col Hunter inspecting bombs. Officers in Bg. 7) MS Eddie Rickenbacker and Col Hunter inspecting smaller bombs. Officer, EM and A-20 in Bg. 8) MLS Two 2000 lb bombs on trailer Eddie Rickenbacker and Col Hunter at left, Officers and A-20 at right. Closer of same. Good

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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,...