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Eddie Rickenbacker
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I.
He was also a 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.
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He was a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in airline transport. He was also the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines.
Early life
[change | change source]He was born Edward Richenbacher (without a middle name) in Columbus, Ohio.
His parents were German-speakingSwiss immigrants. Since childhood he loved machines and experimented with them. He was encouraged by his father's words: "A machine has to have a purpose".
Rickenbacker nearly died many times.
RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V. - U.S. Air Force
He had an early run-in with a horse-drawn carriage, a botched tonsillectomy and multiple airplane crashes. His first near death experience occurred when he was in the "Horsehead Gang". He lived near a m