The first US flying ace in WW I was Eddie Rickenbacker.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker, an American fighter pilot during World War I, is credited with shooting down 26 enemy planes. His impressive record made him the highest-scoring ace of the United States during the war. Rickenbacker's skills and bravery earned him numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to aerial combat.
Rickenbacker shot down 26 enemy aircraft in World War I. How many of the pilots were killed is not known, nor is the number of ground troops he might have killed.
Eddie Rickenbacker married his wife, Adelaide Frost, on December 24, 1917. The couple had a total of three children: a daughter named Joan, born in 1919, and two sons, Edward and William, born in the early 1920s. Rickenbacker's family played a significant role in his life, especially during his post-war career and adventures.
He shot down a number of enemy aircraft during the first world war.
The first US flying ace in WW I was Eddie Rickenbacker.
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I. He received the Medal of Honor. He was the leading American ace with 26 combat victories.Click on the link below for more information.
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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
CPT Eddie Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1920. He acquired the facility from its original founders, who were facing financial difficulties. Rickenbacker, a famous World War I flying ace and auto racing driver, aimed to revitalize the speedway and enhance its reputation in the racing world.
the Iron cross was one of the medals awarded in ww1.
Rickenbacker was in Switzerland when he had a stroke. While recovering he contracted pnemonia and the combination killed him July 23, 1973.
US Air Force Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and US Army Sgt. Alvin York.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker in World War 1 (8 total awards)