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Eddie Rickenbacker-Ace of Aces
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Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker, who earned the title "Ace of Aces" for his 27 victories during World War I. In this photograph he is posed against a plane from his 94th "Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron.
circa 1917-1918
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W012P3C
WHi 10625
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