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Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American pilot, industrialist, airline executive, and the most eminent ‘Fighter Ace’ of World War I. He was also an automobile race driver. He scored the highest number (26) of American aerial conquests in WWI, winning the title of ‘Ace of Aces.’. According to him, he survived 135 near-death experiences.
Apr 27, 2023 · American Ace Eddie Rickenbacker in his French-built Spad was a fearless fighter pilot who scored his first kill on April 29, 1918, and his sixth on May 30. AFA Library
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- The Early Years
- Military Service
- The Interwar Period
Born in 1890, Rickenbacker grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and was the third of eight children. His working career started early, lying about his age to circumvent child labor laws. In doing so, Rickenbacker began work at a glass factory. However, he would go on to work in a number of industrial roles, including steel casting, beer production, and at a ...
Enlisting in 1917, Rickenbacker was a staff driver assigned to the American Expeditionary Forces. With the help of the high-ranking staff around him, Auburn University notesthat Rickenbacker was taken into the Army Air Service even though two years over the maximum age. Sent into combat, Rickenbacker had his first confirmed victory on April 24th, 1...
The interwar period would see Rickenbacker start a car company with several partners. Unfortunately, the Rickenbacker Motor Company would be 'driven' into bankruptcy with the pursuit of technologies too advanced for their time. Following this, Rickenbacker would raise enough money to purchase the Indianapolis Speedway in 1927, holding on to it for ...
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I prefer to fight alone, on my own." Flying solo missions had enabled Major Lufbery to achieve an incredible record of victories and made him one of the most famous pilots of World War I, as it also had for Lieutenant Frank Luke of the 27th Aero Squadron.
Nov 21, 2023 · Eddie Rickenbacker was an American pilot, race car driver, veteran, and businessman. He was one of the first to race automobiles and one of the first to train as a combat pilot.
Nov 8, 2021 · Military Life. Veterans. Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world. A self-made aviation pioneer, patriot, war hero, and captain of industry, he...
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Aug 23, 2012 · Driving the red, white and blue #42 Duesenberg in the 1914 Indy 500 Race, Eddie finished a strong 10th of the 42 entrants, averaging 70.8 mph and winning $1,400. (Library of Congress) Although Rickenbacker set a world speed record of 134 mph at Daytona in 1914, he was never able to win the big prize at Indianapolis.
