RICKENBACKER (Edward Vernon, 1890-1973, World War I Combat Pilot, America's Ace-of-Aces & Daredevil Auto Racer)

"Seven Came Through, Rickenbacker's Full Story" with inscription signed on the front free endpaper "To our good friend 'William A. Jeans' Captain Rickenbacker 1942/1962", 8vo., with slightly tatty dustjacket, 1st Edition, Doubleday, New York 1941, signed after their 20 year friendship in in fair condition with the spine slightly loose

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:  40831      £175

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