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Eddie Rickenbacker

American fighter pilot

Died when: 82 years 288 days (993 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Eddie Rickenbacker

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker or Eddie Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter pilot in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient.

With 26 aerial victories, he was the most successful and most decorated United States flying ace of the war.He was also a race car driver, an automotive designer, and a long-time head of Eastern Air Lines.


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