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Author Name: Edward V. Rickenbacker (Author)
Title: RICKENBACKER AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good Condition no writing in book
Jacket Condition: original dust jacket is torn
Publisher: Prentice Hall 1967
Seller ID: B001OA3OQC
"Richenbacker is the fascinating, uninhibited autobiography of a great American. Eddie exemplifies those qualities which made American great: courage, integrity, intelligence, humanity, spirituality and patriotism; together with the ability to plan ahead and then a willingness to work hard - and sacrifice - to achieve and prevail." -- General J.H. Doolittle A fascinating autobiography by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker following his life and times as the legendary World War I fighter ace from his humble beginnings to his early career as one of America's first race car drivers, accomplishments as a military fighter pilot, founder of Eastern Airlines, and dramatic rescue following a crash-landing in the Pacific during World War II. Best known as a World War I fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Eddie Rickenbacker was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation. During his lifetime, Rickenbacker worked with many influential civilian and military leaders. He had keen insight into technology, and vision for future improvements. Among other events, he participated in or observed Armistice Day on the Western Front.Respect for him grew as his successes mounted. Rickenbacker was awarded the French Croix de Guerre in May 1918, for shooting down five German airplanes. On September 24, 1918, now a captain, he was named commander of the squadron, and on the following day, he shot down two more German planes, for which he was belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in 1931. Rickenbacker's 26 victories constituted an American record that stood until World War II.
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