MAJOR EDWARD V. "EDDIE" RICKENBACKER - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED CIRCA 1943 - HFSID 215336
Sale Price $295.00
Reg. $350.00
EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER
Edward Rickenbacker signs a sepia printed illustration of himself in
black ink.
Printed Illustration signed: "Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker".
Sepia, 6¾x9½ overall, image 8½x6¼ (one surface). Captain Edward Vernon "Eddie"
Rickenbacker (1890-1973) had joined North American Aviation, the parent
company of Eastern in 1933 and became its General Manager in 1935, expanding
its shipping and travel services. Rickenbacker purchased Eastern in March
1938 and became its President the following month. He remained in Chief
Executive positions until his retirement in 1959. "Rick" had attained
recognition as a race car driver before commanding the famed 94th
"Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron during WWI. He downed 26 enemy aircraft,
becoming America's greatest Ace and received the Congressional Medal
of Honor. After the war, Rickenbacker promoted commercial air travel
and the advancement of air power for the U.S. military. During WWII, he was a
special representative in the inspection of air bases in the Pacific. Lightly
creased and soiled.
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