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with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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"Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker"
14"x 18" Print Size ---- Limited Edition 375
Prints Signed by the Artist
Prints Signed by the Artist
Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker,
94th Aero Squadron (26 victories)
Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus, Ohio first gained fame as a race car driver prior to America's
entry into WWI. As the U.S. prepared to send its first troops overseas, Rickenbacker was offered the
position of chauffeur to General Pershing. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and after arriving in France,
he was transferred to the U.S. Air Service and sent to Tours to learn to fly. He was then made
Engineering Officer at the U.S. flying school at Issoudun because of his unusual knowledge of
gasoline engines. When the first group of newly trained U.S. pilots got ready to leave for the front,
Rickenbacker requested to go with them. His request was approved by Major Carl Spaatz and
Rickenbacker was assigned to the 94th Aero Squadron. Almost immediately he demonstrated his
exceptional combat ability and by the end of the war, he was our nation's leading ace with 26
confirmed victories, despite the fact that through most of June, July, and August 1918, he had not
been permitted to fly combat missions because of severe ear infections. Also, he was personally by
Gen. Billy Mitchell to assume command of the 94th Aero Squadron the day before the
Meuse-Argonne offensive began. On November 6, 1930 President Herbert Hoover awarded the
coveted Medal of Honor to Rickenbacker for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and
beyond the call of duty in attacking seven enemy airplanes while of September 25, 1918, shooting
down two. Captain Rickenbacker passed away July 23,1973.
94th Aero Squadron (26 victories)
Eddie Rickenbacker of Columbus, Ohio first gained fame as a race car driver prior to America's
entry into WWI. As the U.S. prepared to send its first troops overseas, Rickenbacker was offered the
position of chauffeur to General Pershing. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and after arriving in France,
he was transferred to the U.S. Air Service and sent to Tours to learn to fly. He was then made
Engineering Officer at the U.S. flying school at Issoudun because of his unusual knowledge of
gasoline engines. When the first group of newly trained U.S. pilots got ready to leave for the front,
Rickenbacker requested to go with them. His request was approved by Major Carl Spaatz and
Rickenbacker was assigned to the 94th Aero Squadron. Almost immediately he demonstrated his
exceptional combat ability and by the end of the war, he was our nation's leading ace with 26
confirmed victories, despite the fact that through most of June, July, and August 1918, he had not
been permitted to fly combat missions because of severe ear infections. Also, he was personally by
Gen. Billy Mitchell to assume command of the 94th Aero Squadron the day before the
Meuse-Argonne offensive began. On November 6, 1930 President Herbert Hoover awarded the
coveted Medal of Honor to Rickenbacker for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and
beyond the call of duty in attacking seven enemy airplanes while of September 25, 1918, shooting
down two. Captain Rickenbacker passed away July 23,1973.