Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) Aviator, racing car driver. Rickenbacker developed an early interest in internal-combustion engines and automobiles, and, by the time the United States entered World War I, he was one of the country’s top three racing drivers. He became a fighter pilot and was assigned to the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron. He accumulated 26 air victories and numerous decorations, including the Medal of Honor. His book, Rickenbacker, Prentice-Hall, 1967, signed on the first blank page, “To ‘Don Twentyman’ Eddie Rickenbacker 1968.” The dust jacket is worn,price clipped, with some paper-loss.