Eddie Rickenbacker

Eddie Rickenbacker (1890–1973) was an American World War I fighter ace, automobile racer, and longtime president of Eastern Air Lines.

Billy Mitchell: Billy Mitchell was a U.S. Army airpower advocate and general who promoted military aviation between the world wars. Mitchell and Rickenbacker both became prominent figures in American military aviation after World War I.
94th Aero Squadron: The 94th Aero Squadron was a U.S. Army Air Service fighter unit active in France during World War I. Rickenbacker commanded this squadron and scored many of his aerial victories with it.
Eastern Air Lines: Eastern Air Lines was a major American airline that operated from 1926 to 1991. Rickenbacker led Eastern for decades and helped expand its route network and operations.
United States Army Air Service: The United States Army Air Service was the U.S. Army’s aviation branch from 1918 to 1926. Rickenbacker’s wartime service helped make this early American air arm visible to the public.
Frank Luke: Frank Luke was a U.S. Army pilot and World War I flying ace known for attacking German observation balloons. Luke was a celebrated American ace in the same air war that made Rickenbacker famous.
Nieuport 28: The Nieuport 28 was a French single-seat fighter used by American pursuit squadrons in 1918. Rickenbacker flew the Nieuport 28 before his squadron transitioned to the SPAD XIII.
Indianapolis 500: The Indianapolis 500 is an annual automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rickenbacker competed in the race and later owned the Speedway.
World War I flying ace: A World War I flying ace was a military pilot credited with shooting down at least five enemy aircraft. Rickenbacker became the leading American ace of the war, with 26 credited victories.
Jimmy Doolittle: Jimmy Doolittle was an American aviator, military commander, and aviation pioneer. Doolittle’s career, like Rickenbacker’s, bridged military aviation and public leadership.
SPAD XIII: The SPAD XIII was a French biplane fighter widely flown by Allied air forces during World War I. This was the fighter Rickenbacker flew for most of his combat victories.

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