This Day in Aviation History
October 8th, 1890
Eddie Rickenbacker is born.

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America’s most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines….

Source:
Wikipedia, Eddie Rickenbacker: http://gstv.us/1Zd892K

YouTube, Eddie Rickenbacker WWI U.S. Ace of Aces: https://gstv.us/2OEfrzp
By National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

YouTube, Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed: http://gstv.us/1Zd8fHy

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