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Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (born Edward Rickenbacher, October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter pilot in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. [1] [2] With 26 aerial victories, he was the most successful and most decorated United States flying ace of the war. [3]
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (Columbus (Ohio), 8 de Outubro de 1890 — Zurique, 27 de Julho de 1973) foi um ás da aviação americano durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial, recebendo a Medalha de Honra. Era igualmente um condutor de carros de corrida, um designer de automóveis, um consultor militar do governo e um pioneiro no transporte ...
25 de out. de 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Eddie Rickenbacker, who shot down 26 enemy planes, survived two plane crashes and 24 days at sea, and founded one of America's biggest airlines. Discover how he became a legend in the sky with his courage, skill, and determination.
- William Delong
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was a pilot, industrialist, and the most celebrated U.S. air ace of World War I. Rickenbacker developed an early interest in internal-combustion engines and automobiles, and, by the time the United States entered World War I, he was one of the country’s top three racing.
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12 de jun. de 2006 · Learn about the life and achievements of Edward Rickenbacker, the highest scoring American pilot in World War I and the founder of Eastern Air Lines. From his humble beginnings as a race car driver to his daring feats in the air, he survived 135 near-death experiences and became a legend.
27 de abr. de 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Eddie Rickenbacker, who shot down 26 German aircraft and balloons in World War I and became a successful businessman and racer. Read his memoirs and a fictional biography for more details.
Capt. "Eddie" Rickenbacker, as he has been fondly called by several generations of Americans and millions of people the world over, was a racing driver who went into World War I at America's entrance and came out of it as the leading U.S. Ace with 26 confirmations over the enemy.
