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RICKENBACKER
(Edward Vernon, 1890-1973, World War I Combat Pilot, America's Ace-of-Aces & Daredevil Auto Racer)
Fine Typed Letter Signed to Bill Jeans in New Zealand,
thanking him "for the copy of Weekly News Annual 1962. It is filled with tremendously interesting and beautiful spots in New Zealand and brings back many memories of our trip to New Zealand last summer. I am taking it home .. to show Mrs Rickenbacker ...", 1 side A4, Eastern Air Lines headed paper, New York, 7th November
Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the United States' most successful fighter ace in the war and is considered to have received the most awards for valour by an American during 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 long-time head of Eastern Air Lines.
Item Date:
1962
Stock No:
40830
£375
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