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**john szalay** · August 23rd 16, 07:23 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation

Miloch wrote in
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Rickenbacker

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an
American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With
26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in
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 longtime head of Eastern Air
Lines.

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