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Eddie Rickenbacker. 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] .
Oct 25, 2021 · After becoming America’s most successful World War I flying ace, he went on to create his own automobile company, survive two plane crashes and 24 days at sea, led one of America’s major airlines, and even traveled to the Soviet Union to gather intelligence during the Second World War.
Jun 12, 2006 · When America's WWI Ace of Aces Edward Rickenbacker became president of Eastern Air Lines, he said: 'I will always keep in mind that I am in the greatest business in the world ... and I can serve humanity more completely in my line of endeavor than in any other.'.
Apr 27, 2023 · dward Vernon Rickenbacker, or “Captain Eddie” to many, was America’s “Ace of Aces” in World War I. In a scant six months, he shot down 26 German aircraft and balloons.
Mar 19, 2018 · Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was a former race car driver who became the top American flying ace of World War I.
Edward Rickenbacher was born on October 8, 1890 in Columbus, Ohio. He adopted his middle name, "Vernon," later and changed the spelling of his last name to "Rickenbacker" in 1918. His father, William, and his mother, Elizabeth (Basler), were Swiss immigrants who met and married in Columbus.
Nov 8, 2021 · When the armistice was finally signed on November 11, 1918, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker had accumulated confirmed kills on 26 aircraft and 5 balloons, making him the deadliest American fighter...
